[gaming helps students with literacy and numeracy skills]

"Modified computer games aimed at disaffected learners could help win the war against poor basic skills."

A group of proactive teachers at West Nottinghamshire College modded a networked multiplayer game (Neverwinter Nights) in order to help students brush up on basic skills. Looks like all is going well as success rates in the key skills classes have "trebled to 94%."

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