Video games ’stimulate learning’
April 17, 2008 by jaredr
Now I don’t think there’s one ‘youngen’ around who hasn’t heard the rants of a more senior person about today’s anti-social children who spend more time in front of televisions, computers and other gaming consoles rather than outside playing with friends.
And if you haven’t heard the rants, then you’ve probably heard the reports.
Well, for a fresh daring change, BBC Education team have published an article where they claim (with resources) that Video games ’stimulate learning’
It’s argued that simulation games “developed children’s strategic thinking and planning skills” and contrary to previous claims that it is anti-social children felt one of the most important things is working in teams.
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