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Scoop.it!
Games give players agency and teach the core 21st century skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity better than any tradition... 
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Scoop.it!
Ever since video games found their way into arcades and homes across the country, the debate over whether they hold any educational merit or learning opportunity has been a fervent one. Today – with approximately 56 percent of households owning at least one gaming console – it has become more essential to assess what and how kids learn while playing video games, and if these tactics can be applied to other areas of education.
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Students love to play games, and games have the potential of teaching 21st century skills. This video discusses why games work and provides a look at a number of games and skills that they teach students. Key to this is the need for the teacher to help the students transfer the knowledge they are learning in the games to other areas. The video is short (under 5 minutes) and may provide you with some new information.