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How Video Games Can Enhance Learning

How often have you heard that video games are a waste of time that gives you nothing but scoliosis and myopia? Or how often have you read articles about the danger of video games, as they can cause children and teenagers to become violent and aggressive? And maybe even more often you’ve heard the opinion of parents that don’t want their children to spend their free time as they wish. Parents who want their children either to study or help around the house. But the thing is that first of all, your child is a personality who needs free time and

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The Benefits Gaming Has On The Disabled Community

Disabilities are a broad spectrum, whether mental, physical or both combined. Outside of the gaming community, many people don't realize the benefits gaming has for the disabled community. Here I will mainly talk about my and others' experiences regarding the outside world and the gaming world. From My PerspectiveOn many occasions, I wondered what the point of my existence was, as I rarely ever left the house, socialized, and could not experience my teen years like a "normal" teen. Even into my adult life and getting married, I felt I had no worth towards my husband as I heavily relied on him

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Video Games In The Modern Classroom And Its Challenges

Video games can contribute to the educational pursuit of the digital age child. Play enables intellectual and social growth, but also provides opportunities for students to be themselves without the stigma of being called a “nerd” or “uncool.” We rarely hear a student say “I’m not very good at this game.” Typically, when someone struggles at the game, they want to get better. When infused with academics, the learner is getting the best of both worlds. The focal point of games-based learning is exploiting the educational potential of games to create new constructivist learning. Students do not learn as effectively in

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