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Watch the Knowledge Network TV Segment On-line

The Network funded research project, Literacy Development Through Video Game Experience, is part of The Leading Edge television show on B.C.'s Knowledge Network.

The show was broadcast Tuesday, February 17, 2004.

The Leading Edge Innovation in B.C. II - This episode explores aspects of "growing up" - how piquing a child's imagination promotes effective learning, whether video games can improve language and literacy abilities, and how social and cultural influences may lead adolescents to choose risky behaviours such as using drugs or alcohol and violence.

The "on-demand video of every episode" is available to watch at
http://www.knowledgenetwork.ca/know_tool/index.html. Select The Leading Edge TV series and then the episode from February 17, 2004.

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