Online educational games have proven to be an effective tool for the cognitive and social development of children. According to Gee (2003), digital games provide a learning environment that promotes problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. Additionally, Prensky (2001) highlights that these games engage children interactively, making learning more attractive and effective.

Research indicates that educational games can improve children’s memory, attention, and multitasking abilities (Granic, Lobel, & Engels, 2014). These games not only provide fun but also incorporate pedagogical principles that help in the assimilation of complex concepts in a simplified manner (Shaffer, Squire, Halverson, & Gee, 2005). Therefore, online educational games represent a valuable tool in the modern educational context, complementing traditional teaching and offering new opportunities for children’s learning.

References:

• Gee, J. P. (2003). What video games have to teach us about learning and literacy. Computers in Entertainment (CIE), 1(1), 20-20.
• Prensky, M. (2001). Digital game-based learning. New York: McGraw-Hill.
• Granic, I., Lobel, A., & Engels, R. C. (2014). The benefits of playing video games. American Psychologist, 69(1), 66-78.
• Shaffer, D. W., Squire, K. R., Halverson, R., & Gee, J. P. (2005). Video games and the future of learning. Phi Delta Kappan, 87(2), 104-111.