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Sources from the internet

There are sources that contain information about debates from this topic online. There are certain individuals that are complaining about creating a more educational experience for games across the world. Their argument is that they believe games should remain experimental and challenging for its users. They also believe that it is against the purpose of the gaming experience, taking it away from its natural cause. An example from this argument about educational gaming lead them to explaining about creating an educational experience. The structure will have to be 100% about the purpose rather than solving problems and creating a challenging experience for its users. They are worried that introducing this into the gaming world will draw attention away from games themselves. (Can video games help children learn? 2015)

I would strongly argue against this debate as I believe an educational experience can be separated from a gaming experience its self. Technology is about evolution between humans and technology and how we can benefit from it, therefore an educational experience will eventually have to be introduced one way or another, especially for young developing children with learning difficulties.

An effective learning environment within computing

As this source of learning will be between the learner and their personal computer, they have the ability to adapt their learning environment to their specific needs. What I mean by this is they can work at their own rate, choose how and what they want to learn, possibly have more sources than physical learning itself. They will not be forced information that might not be needed for them. They can also learn an enormous variety of subjects and as a computer is technological, they can also play around and manipulate the system is self, for example designing and enjoying their computer experience.

I would use this argument in order to express my opinion in a political debate. As an experienced gamer and an experienced IT individual, I’ve learned very much on this chosen subject and I will continue to do so as it contains millions of informative sources. (Alexander and Irons, 2004)

Brain-training video games may help reverse cognitive decline in old age

This source struck my attention right away as I didn’t believe this was true but according to academic study, it is. There was an assessment which took place including 60 year old aged people. Their assessment was for them to play a custom-designed video game for 12 hours per day over a month’s period. According to studies, after the assessment finished, the then had the ability to multitask more than a 20 year old individual. They also then carried this out for a further 6 months and continued to improve their skills. A quote then followed saying “Through challenging your brain, you can drive plasticity and improve its function” said by Adam Gazzaley of the University of California, who was also responsible for this assessment.

As you can see, spending time with a video game or computer can help develop on your personal skills, achieving substantial goals just by obtaining time with these systems. I personally believe this as I also spend much time on video games which enhanced my multitasking skills. (Adam Gazzaley, Brain Training, 2012)

Kids benefitting from video games

As many parents believe video games inflict violence and inappropriate activities on kids, they believe it is not of their age to be using them. Video games offer a range of genres, different challenges and they can be beneficial in many aspects. Kids can learn and develop life skills as they grow older playing such games. Many games are structured and have goals that need to be achieved, by following these steps, kids can develop on such skill as, organization, communication, leadership, problem solving, team-work etc. By developing on these basic skills, they may have the ability to prepare them for on-coming life aspects such as school and the working environment. This also gives the ability for parents and their children to learn together which builds a stronger relationship between them. (8 reasons video gaming can develop your mind, parents.com)