Majority of U.S. adults admit to understanding little or nothing at all, about video game rating system.Many of them would never let their eight year old see an R-rated movie, but according to the findings from a January 2013 Harris Poll of 2,278 U.S. adults (above 18+) interviewed online, some children may be playing video…
Learning opportunities in video games
Who would have ever thought that video games could improve the minds of those that play them? Amid all the cool graphics, the fantastic music, and the intriguing plots, educational opportunities are abound, and in order to find them, one only needs to look at them a little closer. Here are the positive sides of…
How do video games change education?
Schools have found an alternative way to equip children with flexible and adaptive skills, by allowing them to learn through playing video games. Go through the infographic below to explore the pros of using video games and benefit from them. Schools have found an alternative way to equip children with flexible and adaptive skills by…
How parents encourage children’s inquisition?
The fact that children come into the world with a seemingly unquenchable inquisition is a good thing for encouraging them to take an interest in their academic subjects. This natural curiosity is perfect for subjects (like science) that involve understanding the world around us. Here are some tips on nurturing this natural desire to explore.
5 Careers with an Engineering Degree
An engineering degree is considered a safe bet because of the job prospects. Graduates have a very low unemployment rate and are paid quite nicely. Some may think that although engineering majors can count on a job upon graduation, they will have to endure a boring career. But did you know it can be fun…
Benefits of video games in education
For years, the use of video games has been a hot topic in education. Whether video games improve or impede critical thinking skills of students has been the source of much contention amongst educators throughout the United States. The statistics seem to indicate that video games are actually highly useful in education, and they may…