Summary - Game-based Learning - Oct/Nov 2009 - Ext

Rodriguez Diaz believed that students would benefit from game-based learning in a number of ways. First, they would be more motivated and develop a better aptitude for learning. In addition, students would be more relaxed while learning and they would develop social skills. Furthermore, game-based learning would cater for all types of learners. In fact, game-based learning enabled students to advance in mathematics, to help younger students develop vocabulary, reading and creative writing skills, and to help students, particularly boys, develop more complex dialogues.

Summary - Social Networking - May/June 2010 Ext

Firstly, overuse of social networks can result in the deterioration of employee’s work performances. In addition, it can cause problems in people’s personal lives. They can become addicted to social networks, which reduces in less time for face-to-face relationships and consequently less physical interactions. Furthermore, heavy social network users’ health due to the length of time spent staring at a screen. Another potential negative consequence is the possibility of loss of privacy and identity fraud. Finally, research has shown that overuse of social network sites results in technology fatigue as user become quickly bored with new technologies.

Summary - Television, a big turn off? (May/June 2009 Ext)

(Original article in May/June 2009 - Ext)

Television adversely affects children in a number of ways. First, brain growth and the ability to concentrate is diminished. In addition, television viewing becomes a habit which can lead to children doing less exercise and becoming fatter due to inactivity. Furthermore, when TV is taken away from children, they become bored very easily as television viewing has decreased their abilities to be imaginative, to talk to peers and to make their own decisions. Finally, research has linked television viewing to higher levels of depression in children.