Gaming can be entertaining and can make learning fun at the same time. With an expansive growth in the Ed-tech industry in recent years, it is quite evident that online learning is the next big thing. Technological integration with learning has shown some remarkable shifts. Learning has moved from blackboards in classrooms to desktops and mobile devices at homes.

 

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For years, games were tools for learning and continue to do so. The rise in the use of digital devices and learning opportunities online has paved the way for Game-Based Learning. Games have become part of traditional classrooms and online teaching mediums.

 

Game-Based Learning in simple terms is the use of gaming with educational goals that support a child’s development and growth. Game-based learning promotes analytical thinking and logical reasoning. It also enhances problem-solving and collaborative thinking among kids. Games like Sudoku, Lego Tower and Scrabble make kids learn in an engaging and interactive manner. These games promote learning and also ensure the analytical and practical application of the mind.

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Benefits of Game-Based Learning: Backed by Science! by Marwah

 

The clubbing of games with education not only makes learning fun way but also promotes “Learning by Doing”. This means that tasks in a game based app or software foster a sense of competitiveness and self-learning among kids. This is accomplished through in-game tasks which in turn benefit the kids in becoming quick learners.

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• BOOSTS SELF CONFIDENCE

Studies suggest that Game Based Learning boosts the self confidence of children by 20%. Kids feel a sense of accomplishment while advancing to different levels.

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• BETTER CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE

Conceptual Understanding and knowledge increases by 11% in kids through Game Based Learning. This is because children learn topics better when they learn through interactive gaming. The impact this has on kids is that it increases their engagement levels. This promotes quality learning in an effective manner.

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• SHARPENS MEMORY

Game Based Learning is known to sharpen the memory of kids by a staggering 90%!. Learning concepts through visuals leads to better retention power and sharpens the minds of kids. Visual Learning leads to a decrease in learning time, improves retrieval of information that leads to faster concept grabbing for students.

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• ENHANCES REAL WORLD SKILLS

You child gets a 20% better understanding of real world applications through Game Based Learning. They also promote “learning by doing”.

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• GENERATES MORE COMPLETED TASKS

Children who undergo Game Based Learning complete 3 times more tasks. This is way more than the children who learned through traditional learning methods.

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• BETTER ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Game-Based Learning has 4 times higher likelihood of improving working and analytical skills. This is possible through games that promote the use of logical reasoning and critical thinking. Games like Sudoku and Scrabble are great examples!

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Please see the image below for more information about the future of game-based learning

 

Link: https://www.lidolearning.com