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Computer Games Develop Learning Skills

It is clear that educational computer games are designed to develop learning or perhaps even educate. Though, there is proof that playing any type of video game can increase a number of learning abilities!

Author: Robert Thomson

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It is evident that educational computer games are intended to develop learning or maybe even educate. However, there is evidence that playing any kind of video game can increase a number of learning skills!

Observation Skills: While gaming you are highly motivated to be observant. Being victorious requires you to be deeply aware of your virtual surroundings. When playing multi-player you need not only be alert of your surroundings but concurrently of the other players’ actions.

Reading and Spelling: Reading and spelling swiftly and exactly is necessary for victory in many games. Repeated practice is the number one way to whet these skills.

Logical Thinking and Problem Solving: It has been suggested that three requisites of improving cognitive skills are that the student be motivated, graduated and receive feedback. Video gaming lends itself to this strategy. Deliberate practice is key for motivation. Allow me to suppose here that players are unruly participants! Graduated refers to a gradual rise in complexity which parallels a game advancing in level. And feedback is achieved by scoring and level advancement. Strategy planning is a huge element of problem solving and is vital to be successful at a significant amount of games.

Vocabulary Development: Repetition, personal significance and imagery are key tools used to increase vocabulary. Video games are naturally rich in these qualities. Personal Relevance is particularly interesting being that it is a virtual personal experience, but a personal experience none the less!

Map Making and Reading Skills: These skills are inevitably sharpened by using a small legend to navigate around a vast virtual area which can comprise different terrains using different types of transportation.

Although the degree of skills sharpened will vary depending on the game, the fact remains, that playing video games can improve a number of learning skills. These skills include observation skills, reading and spelling, logical thinking and problem solving, vocabulary development and map making and reading skills.

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