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"Video games provide a far lower degree of failure and it’s consequences which encourage players to explore the environment, take risks and try new things."
Response
I believe that many adolescents explore video games because it gives them a sense of a fantasy life. I agree with the above quote because video games give children the opportunities to explore things without the fear of "messing things up". There are so many things within the world that children get reprimanded for because they do not act appropriately or do things in the correct manner. However, with video games, there is no right or wrong. If a child does something wrong within a video game, there is always a do-over option for them. This aspect of video games does not allow children to view themselves as failures. The video below describes different ways teachers can coordinate their lesson plans around video games.
References
"10 Things Schools Can Learn From Video Games." Learning in Gaming. N.p., 20 001 2011. Web. 20 Mar 2012. <http://www.learningingaming.com/10-things-schools-can-learn-from-video-games/>.
Bigthink. Playing Games in the Classroom . 2011. Video. YouTube
Good explanation of how good video games can promote self-esteem!
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