Dr. Calin Galeriu

Galeriu is introducing videogames to students at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School but it is not for pure entertainment. "Nintendo DS in the Classroom" is a project that uses handheld game consoles for mathematical computations, graphing applications, and computer programming. Students will even be able to use the gaming system to prepare for standardized exams. Software for the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is already available. "Nintendo DS in the Classroom" will promote abstract and critical thinking while providing practical and theoretical experience. Galeriu, who lives in Worcester, hopes this project will motivate parents to encourage students to use video game systems for educational purposes at home.