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Computer Games Improve Learning Skills

By: Robert D. Thomson

It is obvious that educational computer games are designed to enhance learning or possibly even educate. Still, there is proof that playing any type of video game can develop a number of learning abilities!

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

Reading and Spelling: Reading and spelling rapidly and precisely is necessary for triumph in many games. Frequent practice is the number one way to whet these skills.

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

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

Map Making and Reading Skills: These skills are unavoidably 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 develop a number of learning abilities. These skills include observation skills, reading and spelling, logical thinking and problem solving, vocabulary development and map making and reading abilities.

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