EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEOGAMES ON CLASSROOM ATTENTION AND PROBLEM SOLVING OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

Dr. M. Vasimalairaja

Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2018

EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEOGAMES ON CLASSROOM ATTENTION AND PROBLEM SOLVING OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

Dr. M. Vasimalairaja

Abstract :

An attempt has been made to find out the effectiveness of videogames on classroom attention and problem solving of middle school students. The present study focus on the positive aspects of playing videogames, the attention level is studied in the classroom by the students after playing it. Most of the children have less attention problems in classroom at the beginning stage of the videogame playing later on it is getting worsened. Problem solving skills can be improved by the use of videogames and prepare the children to take a strategic decisions that help them to succeed in the real world. Many problem solving skills can be learnt through videogames but the task of the parents is to figure out the games that will serve the purpose.