Computer Games And Instruction
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Computer Games And Instruction
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Author : J. D. Fletcher
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2011-05-01
Computer Games And Instruction written by J. D. Fletcher and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
There is intense interest in computer games. A total of 65 percent of all American households play computer games, and sales of such games increased 22.9 percent last year. The average amount of game playing time was found to be 13.2 hours per week. The popularity and market success of games is evident from both the increased earnings from games, over $7 Billion in 2005, and from the fact that over 200 academic institutions worldwide now offer game related programs of study. In view of the intense interest in computer games educators and trainers, in business, industry, the government, and the military would like to use computer games to improve the delivery of instruction. Computer Games and Instruction is intended for these educators and trainers. It reviews the research evidence supporting use of computer games, for instruction, and also reviews the history of games in general, in education, and by the military. In addition chapters examine gender differences in game use, and the implications of games for use by lower socio-economic students, for students’ reading, and for contemporary theories of instruction. Finally, well known scholars of games will respond to the evidence reviewed.
The Design And Use Of Simulation Computer Games In Education
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language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2007-01-01
The Design And Use Of Simulation Computer Games In Education written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Education categories.
"A series of well argued but surprisingly entertaining articles go far to set the very foundations ofthe field of digital game based learning. This book is absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in games and learning and will be for years to come." - James Paul Gee, Mary Lou Fulton Presidential Professor of Literacy Studies, Arizona State University
Minds In Play
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Author : Yasmin B. Kafai
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Minds In Play written by Yasmin B. Kafai and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Education categories.
First Published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
How Computer Games Help Children Learn
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Author : D. Shaffer
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2007-02-25
How Computer Games Help Children Learn written by D. Shaffer and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-02-25 with Education categories.
How can we make sure that our children are learning to be creative thinkers in a world of global competition - and what does that mean for the future of education in the digital age? David Williamson Shaffer offers a fresh and powerful perspective on computer games and learning. How Computer Games Help Children Learn shows how video and computer games can help teach children to build successful futures - but only if we think in new ways about education itself. Shaffer shows how computer and video games can help students learn to think like engineers, urban planners, journalists, lawyers, and other innovative professionals, giving them the tools they need to survive in a changing world. Based on more than a decade of research in technology, game science, and education, How Computer Games Help Children Learn revolutionizes the ongoing debate about the pros and cons of digital learning.
Learning Science Through Computer Games And Simulations
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2011-04-12
Learning Science Through Computer Games And Simulations written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-12 with Education categories.
At a time when scientific and technological competence is vital to the nation's future, the weak performance of U.S. students in science reflects the uneven quality of current science education. Although young children come to school with innate curiosity and intuitive ideas about the world around them, science classes rarely tap this potential. Many experts have called for a new approach to science education, based on recent and ongoing research on teaching and learning. In this approach, simulations and games could play a significant role by addressing many goals and mechanisms for learning science: the motivation to learn science, conceptual understanding, science process skills, understanding of the nature of science, scientific discourse and argumentation, and identification with science and science learning. To explore this potential, Learning Science: Computer Games, Simulations, and Education, reviews the available research on learning science through interaction with digital simulations and games. It considers the potential of digital games and simulations to contribute to learning science in schools, in informal out-of-school settings, and everyday life. The book also identifies the areas in which more research and research-based development is needed to fully capitalize on this potential. Learning Science will guide academic researchers; developers, publishers, and entrepreneurs from the digital simulation and gaming community; and education practitioners and policy makers toward the formation of research and development partnerships that will facilitate rich intellectual collaboration. Industry, government agencies and foundations will play a significant role through start-up and ongoing support to ensure that digital games and simulations will not only excite and entertain, but also motivate and educate.
Beyond Edutainment Exploring The Educational Potential Of Computer Games
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Author : Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2011-01-25
Beyond Edutainment Exploring The Educational Potential Of Computer Games written by Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-25 with Education categories.
Computer games have attracted much attention over the years, mostly attention of the less flattering kind. This has been true for computer games focused on entertainment, but also for what for years seemed a sure winner, edutainment. These years the area has gained new momentum and labels - game-based learning, serious games and educational games are just some of them. This dissertation aims to be a contribution to understanding educational use of computer games by building a framework that goes beyond edutainment. The framework laid out extends from an experiential learning approach, where concrete experiences are the starting point that can be transformed through reflection, instruction and active experimentation. It is concluded that computer games provide rich concrete experience that can be manipulated in the game universe providing more handles for the student compared to other media formats.
Computer Games And Team And Individual Learning
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Author : Harry O'Neil
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Science Limited
Release Date : 2007-10-02
Computer Games And Team And Individual Learning written by Harry O'Neil and has been published by Elsevier Science Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-02 with Education categories.
Documents research on the impact of computer games on the learning of adults. Designed for professionals in the gaming, simulation, assessment and evaluation, educational technology, and educational psychology communities, this book explores the use of computer game technology for teaching and measurement of learning in adults.
Computer Games In The Efl Classroom
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Author : Marie Schneider
language : en
Publisher: Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag)
Release Date : 2013-05-23
Computer Games In The Efl Classroom written by Marie Schneider and has been published by Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-23 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Fact is that commercial computer games play an extensive role in young people's lives, today. According to a recent study, 62 % of German teenagers play computer games at least once a week. This development led many researchers, school leaders and teachers to the question in how far games can be used to engage young people and support their learning inside the classroom. These considerations have been supported by various studies, showing that computer games can enhance various cognitive skills such as the ability of concentration, stamina, tactical aptness, anticipatory thinking, orientation in virtual spaces, and deductive reasoning. Since then, few research projects have launched which examine digital game based learning (i.e. the learning with the help of computer games), both on a theoretical and empirical level. This study approaches the subject of digital game based learning in the EFL classroom from three different angles: Firstly, a scientific perspective will be adopted. The principles of the design and construction of games and game worlds will be examined. Secondly, the subject of the psychological effects of games on the player will be broached. Thirdly and as the main point, the didactic potential of computer games will be explored in detail. The author presents ways of integrating games into teaching units, and further, the abilities and competences that can be enhanced by the use of digital games. Moreover, particular challenges and problems will be identified that arise when the use of a digital game in class is planned.
Handbook Of Game Based Learning
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Author : Jan L. Plass
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2020-02-04
Handbook Of Game Based Learning written by Jan L. Plass and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-04 with Education categories.
A comprehensive introduction to the latest research and theory on learning and instruction with computer games. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the latest research on learning and instruction with computer games. Unlike other books on the topic, which emphasize game development or best practices, Handbook of Game-Based Learning is based on empirical findings and grounded in psychological and learning sciences theory. The contributors, all leading researchers in the field, offer a range of perspectives, including cognitive, motivational, affective, and sociocultural. They explore research on whether (and how) computer games can help students learn educational content and academic skills; which game features (including feedback, incentives, adaptivity, narrative theme, and game mechanics) can improve the instructional effectiveness of these games; and applications, including games for learning in STEM disciplines, for training cognitive skills, for workforce learning, and for assessment. The Handbook offers an indispensable reference both for readers with practical interests in designing or selecting effective game-based learning environments and for scholars who conduct or evaluate research in the field. It can also be used in courses related to play, cognition, motivation, affect, instruction, and technology. Contributors Roger Azevedo, Ryan S. Baker, Daphne Bavelier, Amanda E. Bradbury, Ruth C. Clark, Michele D. Dickey, Hamadi Henderson, Bruce D. Homer, Fengfeng Ke, Younsu Kim, Charles E. Kinzer, Eric Klopfer, James C. Lester, Kristina Loderer, Richard E. Mayer, Bradford W. Mott, Nicholas V. Mudrick, Brian Nelson, Frank Nguyen, V. Elizabeth Owen, Shashank Pawar, Reinhard Pekrun, Jan L. Plass, Charles Raffale, Jonathon Reinhardt, C. Scott Rigby, Jonathan P. Rowe, Richard M. Ryan, Ruth N. Schwartz, Quinnipiac Valerie J. Shute, Randall D. Spain, Constance Steinkuehler, Frankie Tam, Michelle Taub, Meredith Thompson, Steven L. Thorne, A. M. Tsaasan
Handbook Of Research On Effective Electronic Gaming In Education
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Author : Ferdig, Richard E.
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2008-07-31
Handbook Of Research On Effective Electronic Gaming In Education written by Ferdig, Richard E. and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-31 with Technology & Engineering categories.
"This book presents a framework for understanding games for educational purposes while providing a broader sense of current related research. This creative and advanced title is a must-have for those interested in expanding their knowledge of this exciting field of electronic gaming"--Provided by publisher.