According to the research, using video games to learn encourages the learner to take an active role in his or her learning, take risks, and engages the learner in an interactive, fun way. Using video games to learn ensures children get immediate feedback, understand each new skill before moving on to the next level, and challenges children to keep going to improve their scores or get more points and, while doing this, reinforce what is being learned.
Talking Stick Games Inc. is a publisher of children's learning titles that help kids learn. Launched in the fall of 2011, the Kids Learn™ Series contains four titles available for the Nintendo DS that are targeted at kids in Grades 1-5. Talking Stick Games Inc. will bring other titles into the market that make learning fun and that create a play and learn environment for kids.
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Kids Learn Math Parent's Guide
Kid's Learn Spelling & Grammar Parent's Guide
OUR TEAM
■ Richard Wah Kan - CEO / Executive Producer
Richard is the CEO and Executive Producer of Talking Stick Games. Prior to co-founding Talking Stick Games with Eric, Richard founded DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. in 1996 and was President and CEO until 2007. He has been in video games and educational software since the late eighties and has worked in various International and Domestic sales positions, and marketing, technical support, production and development roles throughout his career. Richard believes that learning can be enhances with video game technology so that kids will play more, absorb more and not realize that they are learning. Richard holds an MBA with an undergraduate degree in Engineering.
■ Eric Edwards - President
Eric Edwards is a veteran sales executive with extensive sales experience in both PC and console video game. Prior to forming Talking Stick Games, Eric worked at DreamCatcher for over 11 years where he was responsible for its tremendous video game growth in the North American retail market. His primary focus was the educational segment launching several key “Learn” titles on the DS platform to various retailers. Prior to DreamCatcher, Eric worked at Beamscope, a leader in video game distribution, selling console games to Canadian retailers for over 5 years.
■ Dr. Roz Doctorow - Education Consultant
Dr. Roz Doctorow has a Doctorate in Education and has worked as an
educator in North America for over 30 years. During that time she worked as
a classroom teacher, curriculum consultant, curriculum writer, and
researcher. Roz also managed the development and implementation of the
provincial assessments in reading, writing and mathematics for the province
of Ontario. Currently she works as a practicum advisor for the Ontario
Institute for Studies in Education, an adjunct faculty member for Nova
Southeastern University, Florida and is a consultant to PEAC School for Elite
Athletes in Ontario.
Roz Doctorow, EdD
Committee Chair
Nova Southeastern University
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