Leveling Up: How Playing games Helps Teenagers Grow | Chenjun (Collin) Zhou | TEDxBIS Wuxi Youth
Video games are often seen as just a source of entertainment, but they can also be powerful tools for learning and personal growth. In this engaging talk, 5th-grade speaker Collin explores how gaming helps develop essential life skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience. With a passion for video games, LEGO building, and model Gundams, Collin brings a unique perspective on how interactive play can shape the way we think and learn. This talk challenges common misconceptions about gaming and highlights its potential to prepare teenagers for real-world challenges. Hi, I’m Collin! I’m a 5th grader who loves video games, building with LEGO, and assembling model Gundams. I also enjoy asking big questions about the world and figuring out how things work. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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