Researchers: Even violent video games can be learning tools


“As you know, most of us females just hate those action video games,” she said. “You don’t have to use shooting. You can use, for example, a princess [who] has a magic wand, and whenever she touches something, it turns into a butterfly and sparkles.”

Links:

Games for Learning Institute

Daphne Bavelier

Parents Television Council

See also:

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