{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Cybertraps Podcast","title":"Games in the Classroom Cybertraps LIVE 82","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2547,"description":" The question of the day: What role can or should video games play in the classroom?\nA massive, massive economic sector 2020 – Approximately $66 billion dollars for the U.S. industry as a whole; worldwide, $177 billion\nAccording to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA): Average age of video game player is 31\n90% of gamers are over 18\nLargest segment is 18–34 year olds (38 percent)\n76% of people under the age of 18 play video games\n74% of parents play with their children at least weekly\nImpact of video games on learning The jury is still out; there are competing studies that show varying effects, both positive and negative\nChief question is whether gaming interferes with performance of necessary school tasks\nPositives may include: collaboration and teamwork\nsocial skills\nplanning\nlanguage skills\npreparation for remote learning\nNegatives may include distraction\nsleep deprivation\nrisk of bullying and abuse\ngrooming\nCan video games be a positive force in the classroom? Gamification of learning\nGames as a form of engagement\nTrophies, badges, and rewards\nLeveling up\nRisks for Educators Games overwhelm the content\nInappropriate conversations\nInappropriate interactions within the games\nGiving consoles or games to student could be perceived as grooming\nPopular video games Roblox\nFortnite\nMinecraft\nResources - #2021–08–07 Could video gaming hold the key to better learning?\n https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2021/08/07/how-some-teachers-gaming-education-system/5454842001/\n- #2021–05–28 How teachers can use video games to motivate students\n https://theconversation.com/how-teachers-can-use-video-games-to-motivate-students–161624\n- #2021–04–05 Former Teacher At Church Farm School Gets 15–30 Years For Abuse (PA)\n https://patch.com/pennsylvania/westchester/former-teacher-church-farm-school-gets–15–30-years-abuse\n- #2021–02–22 Struck off: Catholic primary school teacher, 27, banned after talking about her sexuality while playing FORTNITE with two young pupils on...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/-npbjlTwEpH5Ybi_ySNRhS-EfNqaI7Ep1svTppTGhLE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxNTcyLzE2ODM5/MjY0NDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}