Ever notice how fast kids kids seem to learn intricate video games? There’s a school of thought that says there’s something about the nature of games that help kids learn effectively — perhaps more so than in traditional school-based learning. There’s a new public school opening soon in New York City that aims to use game design principles to create immersive, game-like learning experiences for students. Quest to Learn is a grade six through 12 school that will open its doors in the fall.
A new school for digital kids
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Jon Gordon
jgordon@mpr.org • @jongordon • 1-651-290-1024Jon Gordon was the director of digital news for MPR News.