TechnologySMASH for kids

Good facts of  video games?

1.       Stress Relief - Video games are an excellent way to relieve stress. Some people read a book or watch a movie as a way to get their mind off their problems.  video games are the most effective form of stress release because they provide a deeper shift of thought from one’s problems.

2.       Improved Logic - Logical thinking is often ignored in public education. Nearly all video games train one’s mind to think logically.

3.      Quicker Decision Making - Most computer games give you a time limit on reaching a decision, either in the form of a formal timer or in the form of somebody rushing at you with a shotgun or sword.

4.      Young people undergoing painful treatment for ailments like cancer can use computer video games to forget about the extended pain.

5.      Computer video games have positive psychological effects. For example, some computer games can help slow learner children and other children with developmental disorders.

6.      Playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination-(meaning that one does not have to look at his fingers but the screen).

7.      More intelligent games such as strategy and puzzle games can improve problem solving, and improve one’s intelligence.

8.      Computer video games give a child’s brain a real workout. In many video games, the skills required to win involve high level thinking. These skills are not taught at school. Some of the mental skills trained by computer video games include:

a.       Following instructions

b.      Problem solving, and

c.       Hand-eye coordination.

9.      Computer games allow quick thinking and making of fast analysis and decisions.

10.  Playing action video games trains the brain to make quick decisions, and thus useful in training soldiers and surgeons.

11.  Playing fast action games improves people's eyesight.

12.  Some games involve physical activity, like those with a wireless remote or dancing games, and this provides some exercise.

13.  Playing with friends can be an enjoyable social interaction.

14.  Online games provide people with a way to communicate with others around the world, which is especially good for people with disabilities.

15.Educational games are a fun way to learn
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16.Computer games can also train one’s eyes.

bad facts  effects  of video games?

There are many negative effects of video games on health, but the actual evidence of games directly causing certain negative effects is very weak. Many negative effects are usually due to excessive play of video games.

1.      People who do not exercise much and mostly sit and play computer video games usually suffer from diseases later on in life such as heart problems and obesity- ( over-weight). This is usually  with a poor diet.

2.      Too much video game playing also makes   kids spend less time in other activities such as doing homework, reading and  sports.

3.      An extreme effect of computer games which can be caused by other unknown factors.

4.      Games can confuse reality and fantasy.

5.      The more time a kid spends playing computer games, the poorer is his\her performance in school.

6.      Video games can be addictive for kids, and the kids' addiction to video games increases their depression and levels. Addicted kids also are Not kids addicted to video games see their school performance suffer.