gaming school

I think that games should be a part of school. They interact with students and give them a task in which to accomplish. Sure not every game is great but it does get kids attention. I came froma small school where we ahd to share books sometimes. And the old way of riting on the chalkboard needs to be weeded out! Kids do not pay attention! Why should they when their phone does more to engage them than there teachers are that are paid tax dollars do. Gaming helps with hand eye coordination, thinking skills and it can be on a personal level instead of having kids competing. There can also be self esteem issues. School games can promote self esteem because the kids are more interested so they are more engaged and want to succeed. I find it to be a positive experence and think that as the funding becomes available it should be more widely used.