Not all video games are created equal. While some may be merely a collection of violent actions supported by loud and cacophonic sounds, others may actually be quite useful to the player to develop certain skills. Take a look at some of these video game types and specific games that can actually help a homeschool student to develop new skills with ease.
Simulation Games : Microsoft Flight Simulator
Real world skills can be taught in an enjoyable and comfortable environment by simulation games. One of the most popular flight simulators around, the game has a wide variety of choices. The player can pick from small beach-crafts to huge jumbo jets. They can customize flying during the day or night hours. The game allows you to take off and land from any number of airports situated all over the world. The simulations are extremely life like and teach the player to use resources available in a proper manner.
Puzzle Games : Cut The Rope
Just like the puzzles that you can solve in a book, a video game based on puzzles also teaches the player how to identify patterns, think in a logical manner, solve problems with many variables and learn to do all this in a limited time. Talk about pressure! The basic Cut the Rope game is extremely popular on the android store. It teaches the player how to use different puzzle elements together to solve the ultimate goal, that of feeding the frog on the screen the red and white candy. Each level takes barely any time to play and can be easily played as a short break during the class break.
Sports Games : FIFA
Gaming consoles are best used to provide the ultimate experience of playing these games. Just like the physical sports that they are associated with these games involve a lot of movement, action and good hand to eye coordination. While you can’t learn the actual physical sport, these are a good way to pick up the strategies used in the sport, and to practice responsive man-to-man battles just like you would find on the real sports field.
