However, just recently I came across a video by AsapSCIENCE and it sparks this idea; start a blog and collect as many resources on the positive side of video game as possible. I'm not sure how far will this lead me down the rabbit hole, but there is no where else to go but forward.
So my journey begins...
So my journey begins...
Here is the very first resource that I came across and it is also a tribute to AsapSCIENCE. I hope this spark something in your mind as well.
If the above video did not convince you to continue this journey with me, maybe this "bonus" fact will. The Entertainment Software Association stated that "58% of Americans play video games" in their "2013 Essential Facts" publication. That simply means, every other person that you came across is a potential gamer.
I really like the angle you're taking here - the positive effects of gaming. The video was informative and reinforced my own initial understanding, that games are good for seniors too! I know some of our seniors' centres have Wii for their club members and they use it to positive effect. Now, is this the most effective way to develop cognitive capacity? That's the question. Gaming might one way. But it might not be the best. Apparently learning dance is one of the most effective ways of staving off dementia. A study from England showed that the only physical activity to offer protection against dementia was frequent dancing which lowered the risk by a dramatic 76 percent. I agree with all your cognitive benefits of gaming, but as the video states in the end, a diversity of activities will help you win at the game of life.
ReplyDeleteBingo! You basically hit the mark perfectly. I strongly believe that physical activities are also important part of our daily lives.
ReplyDeleteMuch like what the video imply in the beginning, "too much of everything is bad for you". The whole point of the blog is to state the positive side of gaming, that doesn't mean this should be the only thing that we do all day. Balance of life is the key.