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6 Basic Benefits Of Game-Based Learning

6 Basic Benefits Of Game-Based Learning | gpmt | Scoop.it

"There seems to be a perception that online gaming has a detrimental impact on children’s development. Nothing could be further from the truth, and there are countless–and complex–reasons for this, but it also makes sense at the basic benefits of game-based learning."


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Beth Dichter's curator insight, March 16, 2013 10:45 PM

Can games increase a child's learning and development? It appears that answer is yes. Below are six benefits and additional information is available in the post.

* Increases A Child’s Memory Capacity

* Computer & Simulation Fluency

* Helps With Fast Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving

* Develops Hand-Eye Coordination

* Beneficial Specifically For Children With Attention Disorders

* Helps Children With Particular Skills (e.g. map reading)


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Why Asking for Help Is A Necessary Lesson

Why Asking for Help Is A Necessary Lesson | gpmt | Scoop.it
Middle-class students tend to learn from their parents that asking for help is one way to problem-solve when completing assignments, whereas students from lower-income backgrounds tend to learn these skills from their teacher.

A teacher shares her experience with students in her classroom on ways to help students learn to ask for help. An inspiring article!


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What Does Learning Look Like?

What Does Learning Look Like? | gpmt | Scoop.it
What Does Learning Look Like?...

Via Beth Dichter, Thomson Reuters GRC, Professor Jill Jameson
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