Tuesday, November 13, 2007

7th Thing / Any Tech Blog

Wii & hand held video gaming systems.
Pros - These gaming systems have helped make technology second nature to today's kids. If properly selected and monitored, they can enhance learning. They are terrific travel companions and enhance eye-hand coordination.

Cons - Gaming can become an obsession, reducing time available for other pursuits such as reading, physical activity, imaginative play and conversing with others.Cost can be prohibitive ($30-$50 per game + cost of the system) and unlike traditional board games like Monopoly or Scrabble, kids either master or become bored and have a continual yearning for the next new release.

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