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The importance of age appropriate educational software for young children
We are all aware of how much “educational” software there is out there for young children, but just how suitable is it? Our R&D Director Prof. John Siraj-Blatchford is currently undertaking a new research project – Supporting Playful Learning with … Continue reading
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BBC Radio 4′s ‘In Our Time’ explores the challenges of understanding the infant brain
The latest programme in the BBC Radio 4 series In Our Time looks at how the latest research helps us understand the infant brain. Melvyn Bragg is joined by various guests who look at the ways our understanding of how … Continue reading
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Hello Kitty creator Shintaro Tsuji shares his outlook on life and business
This is a great article in the FT covering a rare interview with Shintaro Tsuji, the 82-year-old Japanese creator of Hello Kitty. His philosophy on business and life is as inspirational as the success his company Sanrio has achieved over … Continue reading
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Imagination is everything, technology is just a tool, explains Wired Magazine’s Geek Dad
We caught up with Ken Denmead, the editor of Wired Magazine’s Geek Dad, a blog aimed at parents who love all things geeky, to get his take on early education. Me: Do you think technology has a role in early … Continue reading
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Thanks to MIT’s David Merrill you may never look at Toy blocks in the same way again.
This TED talk by MIT Media Lab’s David Merrill sees him introduce a new invention called Siftables, little toy blocks that are essentially small computers with screens. We spoke to David recently and asked him a few questions about the … Continue reading
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