The above link refers the reader to an article discussing the positive attributes of gaming and the benefits of applying it to education. Gaming provides a learning environment where students feel free to try new things. It removes the fear of being judged while providing ownership and a sense of control. Gamers progress at their own pace and are rewarded by progressing to more advanced stages as mastery is acquired and by suprise rewards along the way. Beginning stages are short and inspire confidence and desire to continue. Games work in a way our brains understand.
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