Play

I have focused a lot on Web 2.0 tools so far, so I thought I would switch gears and read a brief article related to gaming. The article was published July 19, 2009 in Parade Magazine. The focus is broader than gaming. It focuses on play. I found this paragraph particularly interesting:

“Research is showing that play is a basic need—a biological requirement for normal growth and development,” says Stuart Brown, president of the National Institute for Play and author of Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul. “Play helps learning, memory, and well-being. It sculpts responsive, socially adept, and flexible brains. Play can make us smarter and more adaptable all our lives.” It can also help us be better parents and more creative workers.

Link to full article: http://www.parade.com/health/2009/07/19-make-fitness-fun.html