Entertainment or Education?
Video games have become part of every kids life nowadays. We have slowly begun to realize the potencial of virtual worlds, specially when it comes to education, worlds we can use for learning and enriching ourselves.
We’ve started to realize that, just as people enjoy books and movies and physical media, people enjoy gaming too. And they can use it for more than just exploring fantasy worlds and raiding castles.
Why shouldn’t such a large industry be used for bettering the world?
Video games are the bread and butter of children’s entertainment. It’s a pastime that encourages teamwork, social skills, and depending on the genre, a wealth of knowledge too.
A common example of the educational value video games offer is core English skills. Baierschmidt created and employed a unique English As A Second Language course with a focus on gaming. This means that multiplayer, cooperative games can help students learn English as a second language through context, play, and social interactions.
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