Comments on: Video Games and Learning

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:20:07 +0000

Thank you for sharing.

By: Delaware college information

Delaware college information — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:59:14 +0000

I guess it’s about balance, just like everything else. Technology is so inherently motivating for many of us, I am not surprised it can have powerful results when harnessed and used with commonsense.

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By: Education Strategies

Education Strategies — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:33:10 +0000

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By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:18:41 +0000

I completely agree with the video games. My son loves playing games such as starfall.com which is an interactive reading site for kids. He also plays many games on preschool.kaboose.com with games for math and science up to a 5th grade level. He is only 5 and getting ready to start elementry school, but he can play older games and wants to figure them out. It really makes him proud of himself and leaves him reaching for more.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:27:21 +0000

Thanks for your thoughtful comments! I’m in total agreement with the balance. If we do “screen time” during the week, it can only be a computer game and not television. At least computer games are interactive and educational. (The ones my kids play anyway.)

Terry, I’d really like to hear more about the how the DS focuses your 8 yr old. That’s really interesting. If you buy her one, will it be helpful and calming? Keep me posted on what you do!

Melissa

By: Terry Doherty

Terry Doherty — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:16 +0000

Your post is particularly timely for us as we struggle with should-we-shouldn’t-we buy a Nintendo DS. My 8YO is a swimmer and also has an autism spectrum diagnosis. I will say that when she plays one of her friend’s DSs before a race, she tends to get more focused and less agitated about all of the activity and the crowds around her. We see the same thing with music. She’ll ask to sit in the car (not practical at a meet) to hear the radio. It is VERY calming.

As both Dawn and Susan said, though, it is about balance. Yes, the screen time can help her, but not to the exclusion of living. It is neither a babysitter nor a panacea.

By: Dawn Riccardi Morris

Dawn Riccardi Morris — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:59:06 +0000

I agree. Video games, and any form of advanced technology really, can be beneficial when practiced in moderation.

The problem, I think , is that it’s becoming more and more difficult for people of all ages to keep it all in balance. 2 hours can pass very quickly, even if you’re just on the computer!

So, I try to limit my children with the battery-operated gadgets by encouraging them to read books-in-print, play board games, and get outside to enjoy nature and some fresh air! It’s important for them to get exercise too.

Thanks for pointing out that video games can be beneficial – and even educational. My son prefers the sports-related ones, which is all about the statistics! If he takes what he learns out onto the field, that’s the best of both worlds.