The Gamer Generation: Reaping the Benefits of Video Games [Kindle Edition]

Jennifer Comet Wagner (Author)

Book Description

For at least a decade many studies have been completed and articles written showing a variety of benefits from playing video games. However, parents, teachers and others that should see them, only see the articles about violence and addiction in gaming. Jennifer Comet Wagner decided it was time to get this information in the public eye and wrote the new ebook The Gamer Generation: Reaping the Benefits of Video Games.

These studies seem to circulate through a small closed community of scientists, programmers and serious games creators. Parents need to know about the benefits of gaming and learn to play with their kids, instead of worrying video games. Teachers would be more apt to add video games into their lesson plans if they understood the vast potential of gaming in education. Are enough doctors aware of the advances of video games in healthcare?

You will find information on the following topics
Social Benefits
Physical and Health Benefits
The Other side of the Violent Video Game argument
Cognitive and Creative Benefits
Video Games in Education
Educational Value of Creating Video Games
Business and Careers
Serious Video Games
Family Connections

"Finally, the voice of reason! I love Jennifer Comet Wagner's approach to this controversial topic. Wagner gives amazing insight for parents and adults who want to not only understand how gaming is affecting this generation but also how to embrace it." --Vanessa Van Petten, Author of "Do I Get My Allowance Before or After I'm Grounded?" and RadicalParenting.com.

“I wrote The Gamer Generation to summarize the research, studies, and articles on the positive effects of video games and to offer resources for those who want to pursue the topic further. Readers will learn that video games not only have many benefits for kids, but for people of any age and for society as a whole.” – Jennifer Comet Wagner

Jennifer Comet Wagner is the founder and writer of the blog, Connect with your Teens through Pop Culture and Technology. She has advanced degrees in law and library science and has previously taught legal research and owned and ran a computer school for kids.

Product Details

• File Size: 171 KB
• Print Length: 92 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007733O8I
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #508,956 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Not what your father told you... February 9, 2012

By Al W.

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

A very different perspective on the topic. Well documented with lots of additional commentary and reference information.

To disclose, I am north of 30 yrs. old and vividly remember my father lecturing that video games and computers in general were a waste of time. While I'm not an active gamer these days, due to time restrictions, it is a good thing that I learned computers. My living is made almost entirely from my use and knowledge of computers and the information therein.

Now it's my turn as a father. My son is worldwide rated on an overseas online game. I don't see the attraction to the game (not my taste) and personally think it's a waste of time (sounds scarily familiar). However, he started taking online Mandarin lessons. I was curious as to why (was there a girlfriend I didn't know about?). Anyway, when asked he told me he wanted to understand what the other players were saying. Interesting!

The points about the benefits to cancer patients, weight control, non-active seniors, etc. were enlightening.

More importantly, and in line with the Authors body of work, is how do we bridge gaps with our children rather than building more walls.

In closing, I'm still going to tell him to get off the games and go outside on those lovely summer days, however, I'll at least have a more rounded viewpoint thanks to this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource!!! April 15, 2012

By Nancy W. Berk

Format:Kindle Edition

Finally, a mom expert who's looked at the research and decided to tackle parent fears in a practical and positive way. This is a wonderful resource for parents who want to discover the benefits of technology via video games. Yes, there are plenty of avenues and this book highlights them.

More About the Author

Before Jennifer began writing Connect with your Teens through Pop Culture and Technology in 2008, she had many careers. The more recent were running a computer school for children and working as an academic law librarian teaching students legal research. She also coordinated a conference program titled "Multitasking Millennials".

Jennifer Wagner also writes a second blog called My Recommended Websites and contributes to RoleMommy, Project You Magazine and Technorati Media and is part of the Yahoo! Motherboard, Lifetime Moms and PlayStation Family. She has previously written for the NY Parenting Examiner and the Silicon Valley Moms Ltd.