Educational games are a form of a learning program that teaches the subject matter in a playful means. This happens, for example, in the form that the learner has to solve certain tasks and have adventures to reach the goal or the next level.
This type of learning program has some advantages
In particular, pupils with poor learning skills or pupils who generally show little interest in school and learning can be made to learn in this way without even realizing it. Good educational games are characterized by the fact that the tasks and exercises are so well embedded in the game that the student is ultimately not even aware that he is learning, but the game, the adventure and the challenge are much more important for him.
The graphical, multi-dimensional processing of the subject matter and always new tasks and adventures also keep the tension and motivation intact, since the student tries to reach the next level.
Another advantage is that the character is on the same level as the student. This means that there is no strict teacher who admonishes with a raised index finger or appears overly clever and know-it-all.
In addition, the feedback on possible errors is much more discreet, namely in the form that the student has to repeat the last section of the game, whereby the student does not need to be ashamed of wrong answers in front of others or the character reacts annoyed on the third repetition.
At the same time, the student learns how to use the computer and the various possible applications, as well as how to use various input devices such as keyboard and mouse. Some people used Giant Likes in order to promote their educational channels.
Educational games can have disadvantages
This primarily includes the risk that the student will isolate himself and spend a lot of time in front of the computer instead of meeting friends, which in turn can lead to a lack of exercise.
Another disadvantage of educational games is that the results or the tasks set cannot be printed out and certain tasks cannot be repeated specifically and independently of the game.
Overall, educational games have some advantages and disadvantages thus it has to be monitored by teachers and parents.
