"Among Us" is Among Us

by Paige Adams

Among Us is the new game all ages are playing. High school kids have taken over and always want to play the game. Teachers are may get tired of telling them to turn it off, but in some cases, the kids are trying to say it should be used for educational purposes.

In an effort to get students to learn better, teachers are working with what their students like and have used Among Us to encourage them to learn other topics. They not only want to make students have fun while learning but learn, or is it a bribe to get them to pay attention to the actual class with the hopes of having the reward of the game if they do.

True, some kids learn differently, but is the game educational? Not only does it help students learn, but they get to make new friends. They can have their own friends join, even though only 10 players can play.

Ultimately, it may be another example of teachers attempting to take what is popular and integrate it into the classroom. The New York Times reported that teens are addicted to playing the game who try to justify their playing Among Us as an activity that improves brain skills as the child solves puzzles.

According to a student who loves to play, “You can strengthen your skills of observation. [For example:] Look out for dead bodies and open vents. It can also help your sportsmanship. You don’t want to act like a bad sport because you lost. You also don’t want to tease anyone just because they lost." With that being said, it can also help students be emotionally patient with their classmates and understand different perspectives. It can also strengthen a student's investigation skills. In this reporter’s opinion, the game can be used to practice developing a claim and using the evidence to build an argument.