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Microsoft explores new game-based learning environment
Cara Branigan, Associate Editor, eSchool News

With the intention of revolutionizing current pedagogy, Microsoft Corp. is bringing researchers and businesses together to develop a game-based computer learning environment to be used by classroom teachers. The idea behind this partnership—known as the Learning Federation—is to take the same video-game technology that lets you virtually fly airplanes or build amusement parks, and use it for educational purposes. “There’s a very strong attraction to video games, and it crosses age and ... culture,” said Randy Hinrichs, group research manager for learning and science technology at Microsoft and principal founder of the Learning Federation....

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