After doing some reading, I have found a lot of information stating that educational games are great for students. Students do not realize exactly what they are learning. For example, if a student needs help with their math, then they can play an educational game that is centered around math and get practice in their weak areas. Also, evidence states that games help students develop skills, abilities, and strategies. In addition, educational games enhance motor development, intellectual development, affective development, and social development. Some negative aspects of educational games is that there might not be enought time to fit it in the lesson. Also, the amount of computers availble might prevent teachers from being able to integrate educational games into their lessons.
This is the article that I read and gathered information from:
http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/issue8_7/xyzgros/
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