Video Games and Brain Development in Children What Are the Benefits
Video Games and the development of children's brains What are the Benefits?
Video Games and Cognition
We all know that Video Games can be harmful in high doses (See My son is playing too much Minecraft, what can I do? ) However, what impact do exposures to video games have on children in moderation?
Absolutely Video Games Can't be Good for kids?
It may seem a bit nebulous, however many studies have shown that Video Games like Minecraft can actually improve the cognitive development of children. Below are links to articles supporting this clause (If you're interested in more research on the benefits of Video Games on Children feel free to check out our more beneficial Games Like Minecraft Page).
How Minecraft world has built an online safe playground for children with autism
This article by Kathryn Ringland provides information on how Minecraft is used to create a safe environment for children on the Autism spectrum. mcprofile
Kathryn Ringland. (2019). How a Minecraft world has built a safe online playground for children with autism. Retrieved from https://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight/how-a-minecraft-world-has-built-a-safe-online-playground-for-autistic-kids
Video Games Play May Provide Learning, Health, Social Benefits, Review Finds
The American Psychological Association goes into-depth on the possible cognitive benefits of playing video games - includes information on how health, social, and learning facets are improved!
American Psychological Association. (2013). Video Games Play May Provide Learning, Health, Social Benefits, Review Finds. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2013/11/video-games
'Minecraft' Does Good Things for Your Brain
This article by Jeremy Sutton details the improvements that playing Minecraft can bring to the development of the hippocampus (the part of the brain associated with memories).
Jeremy Sutton. (2020). 'Minecraft' Does Good Things for Your Brain. Retrieved from https://elemental.medium.com/minecraft-does-good-things-for-your-brain-6add8123153f
Want to boost creativity? Try playing Minecraft
Iowa State University explains that playing Minecraft can increase the creativity of players.
Iowa State University (2019). Are you looking to increase your creativity? Try playing Minecraft. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190708140051.htm
"Redstone is like electric" The children's representations of themselves in and around Minecraft
This academic article outlines the potential benefits of learning within an online environment. Beware this one's a rip-off.
Dezuanni, M., O'Mara, J., & Beavis, C. (2015). "Redstone is like electricity': Children's performance representations in and around Minecraft. E-Learning and Digital Media 12(2), 147-163.
