Video Games + Motivation

Submitted by Romy on Sun, 2007-07-22 02:56.

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Video Games + Motivation

Video games are not inherently evil. They are not the enemy, and they are not leading to the downfall of society as we know it. True, one could find many negative qualities in several titles, but that can be accomplished in any given medium of communication, storytelling, and entertainment. Instead of blanket vilifying games, we should look at
what they do well in capturing and retaining attention, rewarding progress, and promoting motivation. If we can learn how to emulate these qualities in the classroom, we might find ourselves with a more enthusiastic and motivated classroom.

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author : Robert Smelser
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