Month: November 2022
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Thanksgiving Break Reading – Book #1
“Ready Player One” is a science fiction novel by Ernest Cline that is set in a near-future world where humanity has retreated into a virtual reality world called the OASIS to escape the bleak realities of their world. The protagonist of the story is Wade Watts, a young man who is obsessed with the OASIS…
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Summary/ Conclusion of my Independent Study and Research on Stereotypes and Prejudices in Online Gaming
Online gaming helps create a sense of community and a space of active belonging for players, especially teenagers who are looking for social relevance. However, there are many social and psychological factors at play in online gaming that can breed stereotypes and prejudice. My last few blogs we explored the unique nature of online gaming…
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Advantages of Online Gaming
There are several benefits to online gaming beyond entertainment for teenagers. Online games build a sense of community, companionship, camaraderie and even help teach some life skills. According to a recent study, one-in-three boys (ages 10–15) say that they feel closer to their friends when they play video games (31%) and that playing makes them…
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