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The little-known benefits of Minecraft

Loren SmithFebruary 27, 2018Last Updated: March 6, 2018
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Photo: Minecraft/Microsoft Studios

Could Minecraft be as good for kids as playing ‘house’, or pretending to be their favourite superheroes? Given the controversy over screen time, this is a seemingly bold question – one that researcher Jane Mavoa is exploring.

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