Can Video Gaming Educate Us?

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    This thread has been made because of a common controversy about video games, whether or not they make us "smarter, or stupider".

    If we were to talk about how Video games can make us smarter, than maybe we can discuss points on how video games can improve our focus, in which we focus on your tasks on trying to do whatever to beat any video game we play. Maybe also add in the fact that we'd have to think critically on how to solve problems and go past obstacles that go along our way to try and beat the game. However, then there's the question of whether or not video games make you "stupider", or just, not good for you in general where people have said that too much of one thing is not a good thing, or the common debate from people on how video games can "rot your brain".

    But still, knowing all of this, could people possibly use more video games, other than the obvious education games, to educate people somehow? Could we take in the benefits of playing video games to account, or, would the possible bad qualities of playing them outweigh the good? What benefits, or disadvantages would you see from using video games to educate people somehow?

    Do you have any other thoughts on the matter?
     
    I strongly believe that specific video games can educate us in specific fields.
    In my case, had I not played video games, I wouldn't have a good base for English that's for sure.
    But in my opinion that goes for most non-native English gamer speakers.
    Then there are many other games that can teach other things apart from English.
    I will once again mention Persona because I can =D
    Persona and SMT series teach psychology (there's even whole add-on in Persona 4 Golden explaining Jung psychology which is the main point of Persona series), myths and in a way social interactions (simplified of course).
    Strategies and puzzles teach us how to think logically.
    Time-limited games teach us how to organize our limited time.

    In fact... aside from pointless shooting in shooters, is there even a game that doesn't teach us?
     
    Video games help us improve our eye coordination through the use of puzzle games and rhythm-based games, improve our reading skills when reading the dialogue, and improve our math skills when calculating damages.
     
    There are plenty of video games that can help us improve reflexes as well as other things through puzzles and having to solve things. If you just hang out with friends all day, then you take away the critical thinking aspect of your life if you were out of school and stuff. You almost need something that stimulates your brain, and video games do that. That's how older people get Alzheimer's and stuff. They get in a rut of not really doing anything that requires thinking and that part of their brain stops functioning. I'm not saying you should play them all day long, however, a couple hours could only stimulate your brain.

    Also, I've picked up on a lot of words through video games where they use those words.
     
    Satoshi Ookami said:


    In fact... aside from pointless shooting in shooters, is there even a game that doesn't teach us?
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    Actually, I learned a lot about shooting from DayZ. It's not pointless. There's zeroing and bullet drop ect.

    With accurate enough physics you can learn from shooting too.
     
    Well I can tell you games, along with books, were a large factor in me learning english. Along with that I think Minecraft can teach you a lot about resource management etc.
     
    Let's see how video games benefitted me:
    • Improved eye coordination and reflexes (bullet hell shmups)
    • Expanded my multitasking skills (Warcraft 3, StarCraft II)
    • Learned about Chinese and Japanese history (Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors)
    • Expanded my social life a slight bit (inhuman gameplay, pulling insane scores)
    • Expanded networking with other people (real-life and online)
    • Trolling, even in real life (I know...I know...)
    • Think smart, outplaying other people (real-life and online)
    I'll come up with more if I have any.
     
    What's funny is, one time I saw a tweet that talked about how playing video games not only increases someone's decision making rather significantly, but also helps their focus.

    And in my last semester at community college (a communications class that I took a year ago), we were doing persuasive presentations, and someone did one on why gaming relieves stress. I commented on his presentation saying that I liked it because it addressed what appears a counter-intuitive topic.
     
    Lord Scalgon said:
    [*]Trolling, even in real life (I know...I know...)
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    Srsly? =D

    Goo said:
    Actually, I learned a lot about shooting from DayZ. It's not pointless. There's zeroing and bullet drop ect.

    With accurate enough physics you can learn from shooting too.
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    Can't comment on DayZ as I haven't experienced it but if you're saying that it could help, it may be true.
    I still want shooter that would require precise calculations for shooting and aiming xD
     
    It sure helps in a lot of things, like there already has been said. Every game can be educating in it's own way and can educate something different. I learned English before I even got it on school thanks to video games.
     
    ya....... like minecraft where all the teachers are letting students play it for like "math skills" or something which is stupid..........

    I mean that if people keep letting students do this... were not getting proper education
     
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    iPoatato3z said:
    I mean that if people keep letting students do this... were not getting proper education
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    Apparently, there are the home schooled...
     
    iPoatato3z said:
    ya....... like minecraft where all the teachers are letting students play it for like "math skills" or something which is stupid..........

    I mean that if people keep letting students do this... were not getting proper education
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    Eh, yeah, I half agree with this o_O
    I mean, it taught me tons of stuff (reflexes, computer knowledge, etc), and i couldnt even be here if it werent for video games. And I wouldnt even know about the famous video game series, like Pokemon n.n

    But again, on the other hand, video games is affecting my daily life presentation. I sleep all nighters, which isnt good. My grades are dropping like crazy o_O, when I'm usually a decent student. Even my normally socializing personality is fading away (in reality).
     
    I am pretty sure most game production companies are trying their best in making games educational (I hope) but sometimes they don't exactly do anything good for you, but from my own personal experiences, they can definitely teach you about a lot of things, they can teach you how to properly multi-task, they teach you logic, sometimes even physics, math in some cases, language, realtime decision making, and much more. Then there are those that are just bang! bang! bang!
     
    @Ranixpsg: Why do you take both good and bad things from gaming? =D


    Ranixpsg said:
    My grades are dropping like crazy o_O, when I'm usually a decent student.
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    Then you are doing something wrong... grades should be going up after gaming...

    Ranixpsg said:
    Even my normally socializing personality is fading away (in reality).
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    This is actually a good =D
    Less social things you have, more time you have =)
     
    Satoshi Ookami said:
    @Ranixpsg: Why do you take both good and bad things from gaming? =D



    Then you are doing something wrong... grades should be going up after gaming...


    This is actually a good =D
    Less social things you have, more time you have =)
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    Haha, i dont know ^_^. When i think of something, i look both good and bad ways xD and i try to change em or leave em as they r.

    And yeah..i meant social, as in, u know..talking to other ppl, being more active during more participations :P
     
    Some of them can, And some of them will not.
    Depends on the game you are playing.
     
    Satoshi Ookami said:
    Screw social life, that's useless feature. I wouldn't download that DLC even if it was free =D
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    I guess ur...right ^^... (although...wut about friends and all dat o_O, because I can't stand to be lonely xD). I guess there r morals...in video games lol
     
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