Keeping Games Fun and Friendly (UK)

How can I help myself and others be positive and have fun while playing online games?

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Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for children and young people. Of course, online communication can come with some risks. Show your learners how to keep their gaming experiences fun, healthy and positive.

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Learning Objectives:

Define "social interaction" and give an example.
Describe the positives and negatives of social interaction in online games.
Create an online video game cover that includes guidelines for positive social interaction.

Key Vocabulary: digital media · griefing · social interaction Show definitions

digital media:

information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop

griefing:

irritating or angering people in video games by being mean, destructive, or cheating

social interaction:

talking or messaging with people to develop friendship or community

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Keeping Games Fun and Friendly (UK)

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Warm-Up: Pair-Share

Analyse: Online Gaming Video

Apply: Video Game Cover Project

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