Educational computer games can be of a great use in today’s world. Most of the children are always playing computer games, and if they are made to play a game, enjoy it and at the same time learn some new skills then it would be a lot easier and simpler.
Virtual learning environments (VLEs) that include the Moodle and Blackboard are front end user interface for educational tests. These games can be generally single player or even multi player. When in a group these games can be played amongst friends.
Thought there are only some games, which can teach, these games are generally meant for the children between the age group of three to thirteen, as the higher studies cannot be taught via a game, for example calculus, it becomes very difficult to teach it through a game.
Types of educational games: -
Board games: -
These games are played with counters or pieces that are moved across the board, or removed as per the game goes.
Card games: -
Any game that is using playing cards as a method to teach are known as educational games.
Video games: -
These games are made with a gaming environment in such a way that they benefit the user by playing them.
C-Impact of the issue
According to the research it was found that the game players grades are better in vision test compared to that who do not play. The educational games are very helpful for a person and it could improve a child’s thinking ability and problem solving techniques. There are many games in which construction of houses, cities and towns are included, and such games help in strategy thinking and develop logical skills.
These games develop the alertness and abilities in a person. These games improve a child in different ways. Their spellings and reading skills also tend to improve faster. The government of United States is trying to find out ways in which such helpful games could be used in the academic curriculum, which will help the children.
Of course these games are beneficial but they have their drawbacks. These drawbacks cannot be ignored. Many a times these games affect the users health, strains ones eyes, causes neck, wrist and back pains. If at a higher level it could damage muscle and the user might have frequent headaches and hallucinations.
Excessive of these games can cause many side effects in terms of long term and short term. The long term issues concerned are that bad posture and RSI (repetitive strain injury)
A user should not spend too much time in front of the computer screen as a result may get eye problems and might get specs for the same, as the eyesight becomes weaker. Excess to time spent in front of the screen even makes one lazy and causes problems in social life, where the children would not go outside and play, they would be just hooked on to the internet. This could result in shyness and a person turning into a introvert. Most of the games that are getting launched these days have too much of violence in it which causes a destructive and aggressive mind. The usage of computers should be made only when a adult is around so that one cannot misuse it. a lot of children use the internet and discover adult sites which maybe harmful for them and may distract them often.
Biblograaphy:-
1) Educational games
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D-solutions to problems arising from the issue
There should be software’s installed for the Childs safety and adult sites should be banned from the network so that the child doesn’t have a access to such website. The parents should monitor the past history of the Childs surfing of on the net and should keep an eye every now and then to know what the child is up to. These days many the Internet can spoil a child to a great extend. Online chatting and web camera should not be allowed for the child use. Set grounds and timings
Parental guidance
The child should play these games under parental guidance so that the parent is aware of the game and the child doesn’t misuse it.
Limited usage
The user should not spend the whole day playing these games, as it could affect ones social life. Only a certain amount of time should be utilized to play these games.
Educational games
Children should play only educational games and none of the games, which could affect the child negatively, should be played.
Misuse of computer
The child may misuse the computer to log on to the Internet and various other uses.
Eye problems
Due to excess to computer the eyes may get strained and the child would get specs at a very young age. To avoid this computer specs should be worn and a lot of time should not be spent in front of the screen.
