Sony And Media Molecule Think That Games Like LittleBigPlanet Can Spice Up The Classroom.

The developer hopes the learning aid will inspire schools to use the DIY platformer as a learning aid, and will feature several levels based around National Curriculum topics, developed with input from educators. Apparently the levels will also include a set of instructions for teachers, explaining how to play them.

The idea is that students will then be able to play the levels, and obviously learn new information in a less banal manner. We wished Sackboy was around when we were at school.

"The pack will be a really useful way of starting to track and develop interest and involvement in games-based learning," explained SCEE senior VP Ray Maguire.

"We hope that Media Molecule will have this created by the start of the summer term in May."

Apparently the move is part of a larger initiative from Sony to get the PlayStation 3 in schools. Apparently the platform holder's also running PlayStation Move courses for teachers, showcasing how the controller can be used in maths classes to track the distance objects are thrown and calculate their speed.

"Consoles don't just play games – they are sophisticated media players," he insisted.

"There is no reason why you can't play open standard educational content such as videos, audio and web-based lessons through a games console like the PlayStation 3. And it is not just video games. It is richer content too – including video, Flash and audio.

"I think there is a great case for a national Digital Curriculum to complement the existing Curriculum."