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RPGs Were Always Going To Beat Brain Training

By Thistle, on April 22nd, 2010

The BBC report on further evidence that Brain Training software is of very limited value is here. This may sound like bad news for encouraging the use of games in homes, schools and libraries. It is to some extent, because the headlines may be remembered and held up as evidence against any use [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21

By Thistle, on February 21st, 2010

WOW @Aviary is now FREE? http://bit.ly/aviaryfree #

Online graphics suite Aviary can now be accessed for free from here:

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The Big Draw 2009

By Thistle, on October 10th, 2009

The Big Draw is a UK wide ‘arts workshop’ that runs in October every year. Libraries, museums, schools and many other organisations run hundreds of drawing and sketching events for kids and adults. The range of activities is remarkable and the Big Draw has become a huge success over the years.