Can Online Gaming be Educational?

Lewis Tachau is a 13 year old middle school student and avid online gamer.

Lewis enjoys online gaming. In this talk, he explores the educational, social, and communication benefits of his favorite game. He also explores how he self-regulates while enjoying these benefits.

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