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To examine the effects of action video games on visual selective attention and evaluate how digital games can be applied to foster educational engagement.

October 1, 2003Computers in entertainment

Digital game-based learning

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MPMarc PrenskyMarch of Dimes

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Perspective demonstrates enhanced visual selective attention in students playing action video games, highlighting the broader potential of digital game-based learning for classroom engagement.

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To examine the effects of action video games on visual selective attention and evaluate how digital games can be applied to foster educational engagement.
Reviewed neuroscientific evidence regarding the cognitive and perceptual effects of action video game play.
Analyzed the pedagogical implications of integrating video game mechanics into educational environments.
Action video game play enhances visual selective attention in students.
Digital gaming environments provide significant opportunities to increase student engagement and facilitate real-world learning.

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Marc Prensky (2003) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc08682dc558e33e374988 https://doi.org/10.1145/950566.950596

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Perspective demonstrates enhanced visual selective attention in students playing action video games, highlighting the broader potential of digital game-based learning for classroom engagement.

Digital game-based learning

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Digital game-based learning

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