The lives of children in XXI th century is very different – and more complex, add some – that she could be in previous eras. But, if there is one thing that does not change, it is good that children love to play and that this activity remains one of the most effective ways for them to learn […] … learn more→
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Are all games “educational”?
Twelve reasons to let your children play video games this Christmas
In the build up to Christmas, I’m sure there’ll be many parents who have guiltily allowed their children extra screen time so cards get written and presents wrapped. But the good news is that video games can be a vibrant and rich source of learning. So with this in mind, here’s my twelve reasons why […] … learn more→
Video games have cultural cachet – so recognise their place in society and history
The UK’s video games industry body Tiga has called for the products to be treated like other creative industries such as television or film, rather than mere “software”. There is a good argument for this. Games have been part of human civilisation for thousands of years. Egyptians played the board game senet 3,000 years ago, […] … learn more→
Improve your job potential by playing games
Want to be better at your job? Some studies show that playing games is the key in improving some job skills. One study in 2012 reported improvement in spatial manipulation that is useful for navigators and architects, after only two weeks of participants playing a maze game. Brain teasers such as crossword puzzles and Sudoku […] … learn more→
