I am working on a review right now, so while you guys wait, enjoy this little article I threw together quickly. I have been thinking, and I believe kids may indeed learn from video games. Here are my reasons in no particular order. If you have a non-gaming parent nearby, show them. They may learn a thing or two from this.
Literacy - A lot of games out there have a lot of reading, and along with that, great stories to enjoy.
Math - Turn-based battle systems in RPG feature numbers and math. One attack might do 25 to 50 damage to the ogre, but with the swordfire spell, it might multiply that by 2, making it 50 to 100 damage.
Critical Thinking - The Lego games series are big on this, as they are with creativity. They use different characters with different powers, and you must figure out how to use them.
Strategic Thinking - RTS and other similar games require strategic thinking. Should I deploy more soldiers or just build a couple tanks?
History - History can also be taught with video games such as Civilization and can be fun if done right.
Creativity - Some video games like Spore offer endless customization, as does the Sims, and it lets kids make a character that they would like to play. Ha! Raise that nose a bit and my Spore character will look like a cat!
Hand-Eye Coordination - Did you ever hear that fact about surgeons who play video games are better at their jobs? (And less dangerous?) Case closed.
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Literacy - A lot of games out there have a lot of reading, and along with that, great stories to enjoy.
Math - Turn-based battle systems in RPG feature numbers and math. One attack might do 25 to 50 damage to the ogre, but with the swordfire spell, it might multiply that by 2, making it 50 to 100 damage.
Critical Thinking - The Lego games series are big on this, as they are with creativity. They use different characters with different powers, and you must figure out how to use them.
Strategic Thinking - RTS and other similar games require strategic thinking. Should I deploy more soldiers or just build a couple tanks?
History - History can also be taught with video games such as Civilization and can be fun if done right.
Creativity - Some video games like Spore offer endless customization, as does the Sims, and it lets kids make a character that they would like to play. Ha! Raise that nose a bit and my Spore character will look like a cat!
Hand-Eye Coordination - Did you ever hear that fact about surgeons who play video games are better at their jobs? (And less dangerous?) Case closed.
Post your thoughts on video games as learning tools below. What do you think?
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| GTA is not exactly educational. |
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