Can Commercial Video Games Become Educational Tools?
Can Commercial Video Games Become Educational Tools?
Can Commercial Video Games Become Educational Tools?
Aug 1, 2022
By Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez
Summary
Despite their reputation, the increasing use of electronics in classrooms and the growing acceptance of video games have prompted educators to consider using video games as a teaching tool.
Neither of these titles was designed with educational use in mind, but their presence in school curriculums suggests commercial video games may deliver lessons and engage students in ways that other teaching methods can't replicate.
Video games can prime students' interest and provide a basic understanding of educational topics.
While some video games introduce educational subjects through their stories, others use gameplay to test players' familiarity with specific subjects.
While some schools have tried using these types of games to introduce younger students to concepts like taxation, zoning and budgeting, more advanced courses can use these games as a way for students to put their lessons into practice.
Many other video games that lack official educational alternatives can still be repurposed into teaching tools.
Prolonged exposure to video games has also been linked to sleep deprivation and possible addiction, but these can easily be prevented by treating them as tools that should only be used when educationally beneficial.
Reference
Padilla-Rodriguez, M. (2022, August 01). Can commercial video games become educational tools? Retrieved August 9, 2022, from https://studybreaks.com/tvfilm/can-commercial-video-games-become-educational-tools/