Did you know that the average age of the gamer is 33 and rising, and an estimated 80% of the population under age 34 has played a video game! Former librarian and gaming consultant, Beth Gallaway, gave a fascinating presentation entitled “Gaming in the Stacks” in which she proposed that libraries should embrace the positive aspects of gaming. Her motto, “Gaming = Literacy”, advocates that games are just like books—they are just a new format for conveying a story.
Beth asserts that computer games can play an important role in teens’ emotional and intellectual developmental:
- kids employ artistic abilities and design skills to create 3D worlds
- they practice critical thinking, strategy and decision-making skills
- games can provide a safe place for teens to test out beliefs and form identity through game play.
View Beth's PLA PowerPoint presentation as well as other informative handouts on gaming on her blog.
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