Video Games and the Future of Learning

Most educators are dismissive of video games. But corporations, the government, and the military have already recognized and harnessed their tremendous educative power. Here, Shaffer et al discuss how video games can and will transform education. They argue that more than a multibillion-dollar indus...

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Published in:Phi Delta Kappan 2005-10, Vol.87 (2), p.104-111
Main Authors: Shaffer, David Williamson, Squire, Kurt R., Halverson, Richard, Gee, James P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children
City planning
Communities
Community Relations
Computer & video games
Computer literacy
Digital literacy
Education
Educational Change
Educational environment
Electronic learning
Expertise
Games
Interpersonal Relationship
Learning
Learning Theories
Learning theory
Politics
Soldiers
Teacher Effectiveness
Video Games
Virtual worlds
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Summary:Most educators are dismissive of video games. But corporations, the government, and the military have already recognized and harnessed their tremendous educative power. Here, Shaffer et al discuss how video games can and will transform education. They argue that more than a multibillion-dollar industry, more than a compelling toy for both children and adults, more than a route to computer literacy, video games are important because they let people participate in new worlds. They let players think, talk, and act in new ways.
ISSN:0031-7217
1940-6487
DOI:10.1177/003172170508700205