Can Video Games Be Educational?
Have you ever thought a videogame can be educational?
Video games are widely known as an excellent source of entertainment, and according to some, they can be of great help as an educational tool because of their interactivity. What a lot of people don´t know is that they can be good for those who play them for fun as well for learning. Nowadays the development of technologies is so rapid that it involves all layers of society, regardless their social status, economic position, educational level, or age. As a result the education of children, their psychological, physical and moral development are in the focus of attention and one of a very significant factor that influences their development are video and computer games. At the same time the impact of video and computer games is still obscure-անհասկանալի and there is no common view on their effect on children. Traditionally both positive and negative effects may be found in the researches dedicated to this problem. On the one hand, there is a strong belief that video and computer games, or at least some of them, can be dangerous for children’s development because such games contribute to their anti-social behaviour.
Parents focus more attention on the potential dangers than on the potential benefits of electronic video games, but these games are a normal part of modern childhood. If you know what to look for, video games can be a powerful tool to help children develop certain life skills. They can help parents choose appropriate leisure-time games, help educators seek ways to supplement-բարելավում classroom teaching, and help game developers create games that teach.
Here are reasons why video games can be beneficial to your child's growth and education.
Video Games Teach Problem-Solving Skills and Creativity
Video games can help children's brain development. He has to search, negotiate, plan, and try different approaches to advance. Many