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Learning programming through playing: A new study on gamification
The field of education is changing because of new technology, especially in the area of programming. Learning to program can be tricky, so a group of researchers from different countries is suggesting a solution: gamification.
Kate Yakimchuk research teaching learning programming Psychology 26 October 2023
Video games don't make your kids violent: A new study on how video games violence actually affects kids
Concerned parents often assume that violent video games can harm their children and teach them to be violent as well. New research challenges the idea that violent video games lead to increased real-life violence, questioning the common link made between the two.
Kate Yakimchuk research violence children Psychology 13 August 2023
How video games helped to discover the brain molecules better: A new study
Video games can be pretty helpful, and sometimes in pretty unexpected ways. Specialists at the University of Queensland have made a fascinating discovery by using an algorithm from a video game to further study the behavior of molecules in brain cells.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain science Psychology 31 July 2023
Children benefit from pretend games: Learning new skills
Pretend play, often seen as a huge part of child development, has been linked to various skills that can help children in the future. It might be even more beneficial to children's development than we thought.
Kate Yakimchuk research children development upbringing Psychology 23 July 2023