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Learning Through Digital Games
Digital gaming is not only fun; it also offers educational and developmental benefits:
l Games such as chess and typing games can develop critical thinking and motor abilities.

l Minecraft and other building games encourage creativity and problem-solving.
l Games based on Indian mythology or festivals promote cultural awareness and heritage preservation
(e.g., interactive applications using Panchatantra stories).

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Watch the video: I Made 3 Games Using ChatGPT in Just 5 Minutes ! -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tmqNGgvAkk Follow the steps given in the video
and create your own games!

Impact of Digital Gaming in India
India’s growing digital landscape has led to the rise of gaming as a hobby and profession. Game design now
incorporates cultural heritage with modern technology, creating unique experiences for players.
Few examples are as follows:

l Platforms like Toppr and Vedantu gamify education, making learning fun and interactive for learners.
l The game Mahabharata - Legend of Abhimanyu explores India’s epic tale, teaching key moments in the
Mahabharata.
l PlayShifu’s Orboot: Combines augmented reality and geography for children to explore the world
interactively.
Digital gaming combines technology, creativity, and entertainment, with potential for education, social
interaction, and cultural representation.

21 st #Critical Thinking
Century #Creativity
Skills
Game – 1
IT’S
GAME Go to the website https://poki.com/en/g/hide-ball-brain-teaser and
TIME play the game. Apply your brain to hide the ball(s) and save them
T from the falling black balls. The levels get harder as you play! So
A how many levels could you reach?
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