The Joy of Play: How Safe Online Games Could Benefit Kids and Educators

Online games are more than entertainment; they can offer valuable learning benefits for kids and educators alike.

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Cognitive Development
Games enhance strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Research from the American Psychological Association revealed that action games boost visual attention and multitasking.

Social Skills:
Multiplayer games promote teamwork and communication. Games like Overcooked! foster collaboration and empathy. Research from the American Psychological Association and Computers in Human Behavior confirms these benefits, while the University of Oxford shows they promote “a small positive relation”.

Emotional Benefits

For a harmonious environment and influence, gaming can enhance emotional regulation and self-esteem, according to a study published by NIH.

Physical Activity:
Games like "Pokemon Go" encourage movement, with the CDC highlighting that players walk an average of 6.5 km weekly.

Creativity:
Educational online games stimulate creativity, as 96% of communication between students were positive as students had to be creative in their steps of completing tasks reported by educators. (Council of Ontario Directors of Education)