Video games are excellent for childrens' education
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Advantages and Facts about Gaming
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Quick AnalysisMaking fast decisions occurs almost every second in a game. Research show game-playing kids perform 10 to 20 percent higher on school tests than non-game players.
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Develop Reading Skills
As video games are fun and exciting for kids, kids will force themselves to read and comprehend how a game is played, follow story lines etc…
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Problem Solving
Give your kids a brain workout. In most video games, winning involves many skills not taught at school.
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Perseverance
Kids will most likely fail the first few times. Upon failure, video games encourage the player to try again by using fun graphics and exciting colors.
“Scientists call it the next
great discovery, a way to captivate students so much they will spend hours learning on their own.”
great discovery, a way to captivate students so much they will spend hours learning on their own.”
- “Video games can reshape education” msnbc.msn.com. MSNBC, Ben Feller . Web. 18 Oct. 2006.
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Video Games Apps
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By Learning Touch
FirstWords: Animals
A cute word game.
Advantages:
- Recognition
- Problem solving
- Develop reading skills
- Develop spelling skills -
By Clickgamer
Angry Birds
A fun strategy game.
Advantages:
- Deductive reasoning
- Perseverance
- Problem solving
- Strategy and anticipation -
By DistinctDev
The Moron Test
A fun think-fast game.
Advantages:
- Cognitive development
- Perseverance
- Problem solving
- Quick analysis