Video games are a fantastic source of entertainment. I would wager part of that being the enormous scope of virtual realities available, from playing soccer ( FIFA ), to building a house ( Minecraft ), to combat simulators ( Call of Duty ), to cooking ( Overcooked ). The range is extraordinary, yet entertainment is not the only thing video games can deliver on. The educational side of gaming is not yet fully recognised as helpful, but it is growing. Studies are showing that “students have developed a different set of attitudes and aptitudes as a result of growing up in an IT and media-rich environment” (Oblinger, 2004). This doesn’t surprise the hardened gamer, as I discovered my problem-solving and logic skills greatly developed after a couple of months playing and perfecting Minesweeper . I also recalled information about the French Revolution during my History exam because of a little game called Assassins Creed: Unity (which is set DURING THE FRENCH REVOLUTION). These games...
Digital Technologies - Good? Unknown. Intracate? Definitely!
The purpose of this blog is an effort to describe the current evolution of communication technologies. As technology improves dramatically, so must our understand of its functions. We must realise the digital evolution is no exception to the old "nothing is without consequence" rule. Our new technologies can lead to a dystopian future or utopian paradise. With information and knowledge, humanity must decide if the digital age really is promising for us, or if it spells the beginning of our end.
