How Roblox Metro Life Can Support Digital Literacy Through Play

Playing Roblox Metro Life gave seven-year-old Caroline a playful way to explore a digital world, navigate an interface, and practice making on-screen choices.

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Caroline played Metro Life, a game on Roblox. As she explored its digital world, she practiced using technology in an interactive way.

What Caroline practiced

  1. Navigating a digital environment: She explored the game and learned how actions on a screen can affect what happens.
  2. Responding to choices: She noticed options in the game and chose how to continue.
  3. Building early digital literacy: By interacting with the game, she gained experience using a digital interface and understanding how a game world works.

Game-based learning makes practice playful: children can explore, try actions, and learn from what happens. With guidance from a trusted adult, Caroline can also learn to use games safely and balance screen time with other activities.

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