Keeping Games Fun and Friendly

How can I be positive and have fun while playing online games, and help others do the same?

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

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.

Vocabulary 

• digital media 
• griefing 
• online video game 
• social interaction

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