Haha, some computer games are educational others not so much...
Some things like Answers.com and Freerice.com are educational. But things like Y8 and clubpenguin aren't exactly educational, however some aspects of these websites may be. For example if you looked up a maths game on Y8, that would be educational. :) I still think Answers.com is the most educational (and fun) website around! :)(::)(:
Not only are computer games entertaining, some can be educational. Not useless at all.
Yes there are several website which have some educational computer games. There is of course funbrain.com. There is also PBSKids.com as well.
some computer games can be educational but others invovle sexual acts that are not for kids
It is if you are playing games from that subject.
Popular educational computer games include Oregon Trail. Many more options exist out there, though. Some include titles like the Nancy Drew series of games.
Learning activites are games or toys that teach a lesson, moral or educational. These could be educational computer games, or as simple as singing the ABC song.
Edutainment is a term used for educational entertainment. If something is edutaining then its is entertaining and educational at the same time. These are especially popular in educational computer games.
Some math educational computer games include games where you have to count or multiply animals or numbers according to what you see on the screen. Places to see this would be www.learningtree.com. You can also work on getting a tutor for your child if you feel they need additional help.
verbal teaching for sure
The Computer Classroom program offers computer applications that are designed for eduction enrichment. This includes educational games and software and more.
The best computer games for kids in this age group are educational games such as star.com or Caiioo. Kids at this age are just honing in on their computer skills so less is better.
You can surf the web and do research for homework. You can also play educational games on the web.