Research shows that computer and video games need to be used with care. They need to become part of standard curriculum but not at the expense of traditional learning methods.
The point is that we have evolved biologically to work in a certain way and there are no short cuts to learning, especially in examining deeper, challenging problems except by putting pen to paper.
There are hidden dangers in over-use of games in teaching, especially for young children, in that they become conditioned to the thrill and fun of immediate results and action at the expense of basic numeracy and reading skills.
Like all things, if games are used in balance with traditional methods then there are benefits. Using them to substitute for parental effort is not a good idea.
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