Although video games have been seen as violent and dangerous in the past, educators are exploring the benefits of video games in the success of students recently. Nowadays, especially young students spend most of their times in the internet. So, this generation is called digital native which means an individual who born after the widespread adoption of digital technology. Considering this situation, teachers should integrate technology into their classes. Video games are one of the most effective use of technology in class. Rather than using traditional methods, educators can engage with students by using technology.There are a lot of video games which can be used in classroom envrionment and they brings lot of benefit to students :
- Video games allow students to think as a network rather than on their own, and sets their minds free.
- Video games help students develop non-cognitive skills, like patience, discipline, collaboration, and problem solving.
- Video games increases a child’s memory capacity
- Playing on games via the internet allows children the license to get used to how a computer works and thus it becomes second nature to them.
- It is something which helps children in later life as they develop their logic, their accuracy and their ability to think on their feet and outside of the box.
- They obviously help their map reading skills and practical thinking.
- Video games create a common ground for young kids to make friends; allow kids to hang out; and provide structured time with friends.
You can watch this documentary of BBC Horizon 2015 : Are Video Games Really That Bad
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