Interactive Learning- Role of Fiction Games

Interactive Learning- Role of Fiction Games

First let us just break the term - Interactive learning, here the word ‘interactive’ stands for the exchange of ideas, opinions, experiences and views between two individuals and learning is the process of discovering an grasping something that is new to you. Putting this together what we can get is, a process where you get to know new things through exchange of elements like ideas and views is known as interactive learning. We have tried to compress the meaning of term for you through examples – in a traditional classroom if a teacher arranges discussions or debates over a topic as a part of their chapter or term project then it is called as interactive learning. Interactive learning let a student learn through asking questions, discussions, or even role plays.

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With the evolution in technology we have witnessed numerous milestones that had equipped the process of learning with much better technological equipments. One such idea was of blending video games with fiction stories. This would allow a user to choose from different options and have their own strategies. If you think that these games are similar to the video games that we have been playing purposelessly, they you are incorrect. These games or more based on text instead of graphics, the output of the game depends upon the input selected by the player or user though his or her logical ability. The best part of fiction video games was that it allowed the player to step into someone’s shoes, relate him or herself to the situation and act accordingly further. If we try to focus on the commercial point than we would say that these kinds of games turned out to be popular in late 1970s and early 1980s but dropped in 1990s however, these games are still prevailing over the internet and largely popularized by the internet audience.

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Now, before you wonder what and how can you get benefitted with these games let us enlighten you with some of the well suited reasons.

1. Room to imagine – While other games let us simply collect the maximum points or complete the mission, these fiction based games allows the user to grab an opportunity to imagine and act accordingly. There are games that are based on travelling, crime and detective these games lets you use your own mind and form a strategy instead of plainly running to grab points. So, playing such games lets you imagine more giving enrichment in your imaginative ability.

2. Cognitive – When you opt for fiction games you are actually indulging yourself into interactive learning. This implies that throughout the game you are not simply sunning to complete one mission after the other rather, this game is demanding you to think and act placing yourself in the place. Thus, fiction games allow the user to improvise the cognitive process which is beneficial in the long run.

3. Relatable- The chances of user relating him or herself with the game are higher in fiction games because of the stated two reasons above. Once the user is able to relate with the game he or she can easily get develop the interest in the game, which is another reason why fiction games are popular among people.

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4. Interactive – The fiction games are much more interactive than the other games. Here the user gets to interact with the character and try thinking from the point of view of the character. This interactive feature adds up to the interest level of the player making the game much more personalized and interesting.

5. Newness – We humans constantly strive for fresh and new things in our lives and this is what exactly the game rewards us. Since the outcome or the results are truly based on the way you interpret and play it, it differs from person to person unlike the games where you either lose or win. In fiction games, different interpretations and perceptions lead to different outcomes which are fascinating and this is exactly what allows the game.

6. Emphasis on text – We always blame on the graphics of video games that cause strain to the eyes however, these video games are not going to be physically so stressful. The less emphasis is given upon the graphics and more is on text.  This is why fiction games are less stressful since they deal mostly with the texts. 

7. Learning – Last but not the least, fiction games actually lets you learn a lot more than just gaming. Unlike the other game there is a solid thought behind the game which never fails to reach out to the player in the course of game.

The fiction games are one of the best discovery and inventions of mankind because they have literally changed the definition of gaming into interactive learning. Most of us, are tend to believe that gaming is nothing but a distraction and leads you in becoming a couch potato however, with fiction games by your side you can never be a couch potato. These games don’t just let you sit and play instead they give a kick to your scope and arena of thinking.