empathy — News in Games-Based Learning

Can video games teach people to be more empathetic? Maybe.

Path Out is one of a growing number of video games designed to engender empathy in those who play them. "We are now starting to realize the power that games can have at evoking certain competencies such as empathy and compassion," said Matthew Farber, a professor of educational technology at the University of Northern Colorado and author of "Gaming SEL: Games as Transformational to Social and Emotional Learning."

Empathy, video gamesDave EngOctober 6, 2022Games, video games, ethics, civics, empathy, compassion, cognition, newsComment

Skills You Didn't Know You Could Learn From Video Games

Video games might not the first medium you think of when it comes to learning useful skills. Of course, there are games specifically designed for learning and to be educational, but even in games intended only for entertainment, there are surprisingly useful skills that can be learned. Here are some of the most useful that you’ve probably never thought of.

skills, contributed article, learningDave EngDecember 6, 2021skills, learn, patience, contributed article, strategy, socialization, empathyComment