The document discusses the educational benefits of using video games in schools. It provides several examples: students at Conlee Elementary started their day by playing Just Dance to increase exercise; "Immune Attack", a game about the immune system, effectively teaches students about immunology; and Kodu was used to promote reading and writing skills in multiple countries. The document argues that video games can increase student motivation and engagement while teaching a variety of subjects through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning approaches that appeal to different intelligences and learning styles.

1. Video Games in Schools By: Jennifer Cosner Spring 2011

2. Why Use Videogames? Students are technological advanced Motivation Show skills in creativity and visualization Positive Reinforcement Appeal to Multiple Intelligences Visual Auditory Musical Kinesthetic Interpersonal

4. Tardiness rates dropped

6. Outcomes of “Immune Attack” Takes a dry subject and adds excitement for students Excellent way to get students involved and learning Used in multiple high schools all over the United States All reactions from teachers have been positive

7. Educational Use Beneficial reading and writing uses Concentration rates increase (including children with ADHD)

8. Kodu Used to promote reading and writing Write and create a narrative using the program Students learned how to write effectively Can be used in every subject in a variety of ways Program has expanded; now being used in over 100 countries

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