Computer games whether on software, video game players or the web share six characteristics:
Rules, goals and objectives, outcome and feedback, conflict, interaction, representation or story.
Computer games reach into almost every home and classroom for several reasons;
Multiple delivery system.
Highly publicized connections between games and products that promote interest across age groups and grade level.
Ability to absorb children's attention.
Debates about games and gaming
Some view that computer game even the learning one are harmful distraction from the process of developing fluent reading, writing and thinking skills among children.
Other educators see positive educational impacts from video and computer game play saying that they are learning a new literacy one how to read visual images on screen.
What is your opinions on the debate about games?
I think computer games are great as educational tool. I also feel as a parent it is important to limit how much time my children will spend on the Internet. Computer games should not be used as a babysitter for children. I'm comfortable with using them in moderation.
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