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Assignments
"Share Your Message" Research 05/21
Digital Storybook Experience 04/24
Letter to an Alien 03/12

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6/11 Share Your Message
6/10 digi story
3/12 Letter to an Alien (03/12/08)
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Share Your Message Pros
-Video game playing introduces children to computer technology.
-Games can give practice in following directions.
-Some games provide practice in problem solving and logic.
-Games can provide practice in use of fine motor skills.
-Games can provide occasions for parent and child to play together.
-Players are introduced to information technology.
-Games are entertaining and fun.
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Cons
-Over-dependence on video games could encourage social isolation
-Practicing violent acts may contribute more to aggressive behavior than television watching.
-Studies do find a relationship between violent video game playing and behavior.
-Game environments are often based on plots of violence, aggression.
-Many games only offer an arena of weapons, killings, kicking, stabbing and shooting.

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