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Video Games: Optimized Learning Environments — David Edery

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Mar 10, 2021
David Edery, co-founder and CEO of Spry Fox, shares his insights into the power of video games as learning tools. He discusses the unique dynamics of gaming, where engagement is key, and how this can translate into educational benefits. Edery emphasizes the capacity of games to promote empathy and personal growth, particularly in challenging contexts like mental health. He also explores the future of indie game development and the importance of practical learning in the educational system, advocating for a shift towards integrating games into curricula.
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INSIGHT

Games as Optimized Learning

  • Video games are optimized learning environments that adjust challenges based on player skill and engagement.
  • They outperform traditional schools by teaching compelling lessons without explicit instruction.
ANECDOTE

Games Help Manage Anxiety

  • A game called Mightier uses a heart rate monitor to help kids manage anxiety through gameplay and breathing exercises.
  • This approach could help millions of children build emotional self-regulation skills affordably.
INSIGHT

Early Tackle Toxicity in Games

  • Game communities need early, strict enforcement against toxicity to prevent entrenched bad behavior.
  • Designing game mechanics to avoid enabling toxic play fosters a more cooperative, welcoming environment.
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