Video Games and the Development of Childrens Brains What Are the Benefits
Video Games and Brain Development in Children: What Are the Benefits?
Video Games and Cognition
We know that Video Games can be unhealthy when played in large quantities (See My son is playing too much Minecraft What can I do? However what are the effects of video games on children when used in moderation?
Video Games are not good for kids surely?
It may seem far-fetched but a number of scientific studies show that Video Games like Minecraft can actually improve the cognitive development of children. Below are references to articles that support this assertion. (If you're interested in more research on the benefits of Video Games on Children feel free to visit our More Beneficial Games Like Minecraft Page).
How Minecraft world has created an online safe playground for autistic kids
This article written by Kathryn Ringland provides information on how Minecraft can be used to create a safe space for children on the Autism spectrum.
Kathryn Ringland. (2019). Minecraft servers How a Minecraft world has created a safe online playground for autistic kids. 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 potential cognitive benefits of playing video games. It with specifics on how social, health and learning aspects 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 have in the development of the hippocampus (the part of the brain responsible for 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
Are you looking to boost your creativity? Try playing Minecraft
Iowa State University explains that playing Minecraft can improve the creativity of players.
Iowa State University (2019). Do you want to increase your creativity? Try playing Minecraft. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190708140051.htm
"Redstone is like electric": Children's performative representations in and around Minecraft
This academic article outlines the potential benefits of learning in a digital environment - Beware this one's a doozy.
Dezuanni, M., O'Mara, J., & Beavis, C. (2015). "Redstone is like electricity': Children's performance representations within and around Minecraft. E-Learning and Digital Media 12(2), 147-163.
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