The document summarizes a student's survey on the use of computer and video games in education. It describes the survey's methods, including 16 participants answering 10 questions on topics like the effect of games on learning, use of games for students with special needs, and advantages/disadvantages of games in the classroom. The findings showed that half of respondents thought games positively impact education by allowing following directions, discussing, answering questions, and more. The student concluded educational games can be effective learning tools.

1. Computer and Video Games in
Education
By: Karly Olson

2. Introduction
I chose to do my survey on the topic Computer
and Video Games in Education because I was
curious to see what others’ thoughts were on
whether or not it would be beneficial for
teachers to use these types of technology in
classrooms. I came up with all of the questions
on my own, but I did do some research to find
some different multiple choice answers.

3. Methods
Total number of participants who took my survey: 16
Survey Questions:
1. Which of the following best describes the effect computer and video games have on education?
2. Do you think students who play educational video games are apt to score higher on basic skills
tests?
3. Do you think video games could lead to bad habits and cause social isolation among students?
4. True or False: Gamers of all ages perform better than non-gamers on tests of attention, speed,
accuracy, and multi-tasking.
5. True or False: Scary or violent video games improve a child’s ability to manage difficult emotions,
such as fear and anger.
6. How often should young children be allowed to play video games at school?
7. How might video games be beneficial to students with special needs?
8. Video games could help students develop what language skills?
9. What are the advantages of gaming as a classroom tool?
10. What are the disadvantages of gaming as a classroom tool?

4. Findings
Discussing & Sharing (0%)
Following Directions (43.75%)
Answering Questions (6.25%)
All of the above (50%)

5. Results
The results from my survey showed that
computer and video games have a positive
effect on students. I learned that there are many
good advantages to using computer and video
games, and I will most likely be using them as
learning tools in my classroom someday!

6. References
ESA Entertainment Software Association (2014).
Games: Improving Education. Retrieved from
http://www.theesa.com/games-improving-what-
matters/education.asp
Egenfeldt-Nielsen (Oct 24, 2006). Thoughts on
Learning in Games and Designing Educational
Computer Games. Retrieved from http://game-
research.com/index.php/articles/thoughts-on-
learning-in-games-and-designing-educational-
computer-games/