During the week of Thanksgiving our class did not meet physically. However, our professor posted many articles for us to learn the given material. Media portrays video games as a negative for children. In the article, What Kids Learn Thats Positive from Playing Video Games, it defends proper use of video gaming. For instance, most games are not violent, less creative restrictiveness, and more positive messages exist. Video games can be a fundamental part of learning if used correctly. Video games allow children to learn about life and the children don't even know they are learning. Online games allows children to compare the level of fairness to what they've experienced prior. Also, the person playing the game learns strategies for winning and working with other players during multiplayer games. The video game world teaches real life thinking.
Games, whether on the computer or a game system, are essential learning systems. Games on Funbrain.com all correlate to subjects that are taught in school. This reinforces subject material through a fun experience. Games that challenge children academically while their having fun makes it a lot easier for children to enjoy the material. When teaching, computer class often has fun learning games for the students to play. Being able to have computer games that help with learning available in class for free moments lets the children have a fun recess while learning.
This image is from amamasrant.com. I chose this particular image because it displays an example of a game that is also a learning tool. I use to sell this game through an educational company and truly believe that parents can spark their children's interest in learning by simply making it fun. JumpStart World is just one example of a learning based game, but it is extremely popular amongst schools and parents.
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