US EditionVideo games can get kids to practice science skills
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Can video games be seen as an educational tool for children? According to American researchers at the University of Georgia, the answer is yes, and their study of them reveals what is sometimes forgotten in classrooms: it is impossible to learn if one does not understand how one learns.
Video games can get kids to practice science skills
Though some might see video games as a distraction, a recent study suggests they can actually serve as a place to practice key science skills—with the help of some adorable cats, of course. Along with a team of designers and programmers, University of Georgia researchers created a video game to help elementary schoolers learn about anatomy and health, and develop their reasoning skills. The game, Virtual Vet, took seven years of testing and thre…
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