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Most of us have had experiences playing with traditional playsets. In fact, many of us have fond memories and attachments to particular figurines or characters. Reminiscing about these experiences may bring up memories of your childhood imagination, your love to create stories and explore imaginary worlds, or even a desire to share these experiences with another person. If you’re like the two of us, you might have a couple cherished pieces sitting in a box somewhere hoping that one day…

Today, The Electric Company will re-launch its third season with an all new transmedia story, “The Adventures of The Electric Company on Prankster Planet.”  Airing in a new segment at the end of the TV series and a new area of the website, this transmedia story engages and immerses participants in an experience through multiple forms of media, each element making a unique contribution to the story. Here, key members of the interdisciplinary team behind this new transmedia effort share…

The Sesame Workshop research team has been following the development of a game promoting intergenerational computer literacy. Mindy Brooks shares some of the lessons they’ve learned about designing an educational game that appeals to both parents and kids. How do you design a game to engage both parents and children to play together and ultimately enhance the child’s literacy skills? After hearing multiple exclamations from parents such as, “Watch out for that word!” or “No, that’s not the “t” sound!”,…