As a concerned parent you might ask why Quest Atlantis is a good idea for your child. After all most video games available today provide much entertainment but contain little educational value. Even worse, some games encourage players to spend excessive amounts of time in front of a computer or tv screen and have socially problematic storylines.
QA is different. QA has managed what most commercial games have not. It has combined the playful aspects of games with deep educational content developed by learning scientists. Furthermore, it effectively connects children with the outside world, creating awareness for social and environmental issues. Children perform real world tasks, help their classmates, and get involved in the community. And all along they have fun.