Video games are an everyday part of our children’s lives today. But many parents have concerns about the time their children spend gaming, and sometimes perceive games as addictive and unhealthy. Others see games as a creative medium, with positive educational benefits. Presented by science writer A…
The Open University
Angela Saini, Dr Victoria Cooper and Dr Kieron Sheehy discuss the social and educational impact of video games in their experience.
Transcript -- Angela Saini, Dr Victoria Cooper and Dr Kieron Sheehy discuss the social and educational impact of video games in their experience.
Games designer Phil Stuart gives his expert insight into today’s gaming landscape.
Transcript -- Games designer Phil Stuart gives his expert insight into today’s gaming landscape.
In this track, parents talk about the role of gaming in the lives of their children, and the importance of striking a balance between gaming and other activities
Transcript -- In this track, parents talk about the role of gaming in the lives of their children, and the importance of striking a balance between gaming and other activities
Children talk about their attitudes towards playing video games we hear Dr Victoria Cooper talk about her work in this field.
Transcript -- Children talk about their attitudes towards playing video games we hear Dr Victoria Cooper talk about her work in this field.
Teacher’s debate both the positive and negative impact games can have on the lives of their students and Dr Kieron Sheehy outlines some of the beneficial uses of gaming.
Transcript -- Teacher’s debate both the positive and negative impact games can have on the lives of their students and Dr Kieron Sheehy outlines some of the beneficial uses of gaming.
In this final track we hear a discussion about some of issues raised in the previous tracks, such as whether games are addictive; if they provoke violence; and what exactly a ‘geek’ is.
Transcript -- In this final track we hear a discussion about some of issues raised in the previous tracks, such as whether games are addictive; if they provoke violence; and what exactly a ‘geek’ is.
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