Name: How video games can level up the way you learn
Uploaded: 2023-03-09T15:50:48Z
Duration: 12 min 28 s
Description: Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as we head toward a clear goal. Kris Alexander, a professor of video game design and passionate gamer himself, thinks the same elements should be used in traditional education to cater to different learning styles and engage students across the world, both in-person and online.

Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as we head toward a clear goal. Kris Alexander, a professor of video game design and passionate gamer himself, thinks the same elements should be used in traditional education to cater to different learning styles and engage students across the world, both in-person and online.

Kris Alexander: How video games can level up the way you learn

How video games can level up the way you learn

Challenging traditional lecture methods, one finds that video games like "Zelda: The Minish Cap" can enhance focus and learning.

Insightful: Video games blend audio, text, video, and interactivity, proving they can significantly improve focus and motivation.

Evidence suggests video games offer cognitive benefits, enhancing reaction times, working memory, and complex problem-solving skills.