Slashdot brings up the result of a poll from Project Tomorrow in which they discover that kids think that video games would help them learn more better.

From NetworkWorld’s review of the poll:

“Students surveyed say learning via video games would help them better understand difficult concepts, become more engaged in the subject matter and practice skills.”

I agree totally. Even at the institution I work at, where the ‘kids’ are much older, I find this to be very true. Students are always more adoptive of technology than those who are doing the teaching. I think that not only can video games result in new experience in which students can learn, but that the common bond video games offer can bring teachers and students closer in their relationship. For me it was always the teachers and professors that shared common interests inside and outside the classroom that I most respected.

Also of interest is some of the comments from Slashdot (comments are always worth a read)

“It’s about breaking down barriers and proving that games can be more useful than just leisure and entertainment. Collaboration, teamwork, and problem solving are just a few things that come from games without the edutainment factor predesigned into them.” -eldavojohn

“I think gaming has snuck in a variety of educational facts into his noggin. Planning, thinking logically, history, reading, and problem solving are just a few of the things I’ve noticed rubbing off in the name of fun. ” -PIPBoy3000