Miles of Learning: Don't Tell Me Video Games are for Kids: Don
Miles I agree that video gaming based on the definition of reading and writing we've been getting from readings and books is an interesting take on this entertainment form. It implies that it is a learning tool. Is it a learning tool?
Despite the popularity you delineated via the mass of statistical data, I'm wondering what other value (other than entertainment) that video gaming brings to its mass of enthusiasts. The better the hardware and software become, the better at simulating reality this venue becomes. I see the value it has as a simulator type tool. It certainly is cheaper than the mechanical simulators pilots used to labor through.
But, what value does the constant barrage of "shoot 'em up" games bring us?
Thanks for listening.
Warren Weber
Lol, not only are video games a (remarkably effective) means of learning, there are other, equally unexpected bits...
ReplyDeleteYesterday, my son was streaming music via bluetooth to the TV speakers while we both did homework. I was really enjoying his music choices and asked him what it was, because it was just perfect for slogging through piles of homework.
Turns out it was composed for the video game Skyrim, and there's lots of it, and it is sold commercially on itunes. And there is apparently an entire music genre, market and industry devoted to creating appropriate music for VIDEO GAMES. LOTS of it. Some of it is pretty good stuff.
Who knew?