Introduction
Playing computer games can be a good form of entertainment and it is also a favourtie pasttime of many teens. Some of their online activities include communicating with friends on social media platforms, watching online videos and playing online games.
However, when is it to much and consider it as an addiction?
When gaming becomes an uncontrollable compulsion.
Through this webquest, you will be able to assess whether has gone from an entertainment pasttime or a full blown obssession for you. You will be able to learn more about the sign and symptoms, consequences as well as the preventive measures that you can adopt.
But of course, all gamers are not addicts - many teens can play video games a few hours a week, succcessfully balancing school activites, grades, friends and family obligations.
Task
Work in pairs, find out what are the sign and symptoms of a potential compulsive gamer.