Are computer and video games effective teaching tools?
by
Sara Bernard
Yes. Computer and video games engage, motivate, and inspire students, and educational researchers and game designers are collaborating to create their ideal niche in the classroom.
No. Using electronic games in the classroom is not the best thing for students simply because games are part of the world they grow up in. Educational video games should be judged, critiqued, and proven before they're used in class.
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This article originally published on 7/12/2006
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