Video games and learning

Can we learn socially and academically valuable concepts and skills from video games? How can we best teach the 'gamer generation"? This accessible book describes how educators and curriculum designers can harness the participatory nature of digital media and play. The author presents a comprehensive model of games and learning that integrates analysis of games, game culture, and educational game design. Can we learn socially and academically valuable concepts and skills from video games? How can we best teach the 'gamer generation'? This accessible book describes how educators and curriculum designers can harness the participatory nature of digital media and play. The author presents a comprehensive model of games and learning that integrates analysis of games, game culture, and educational game design. Building on more than 10 years of research, Kurt Squire tells the story of the emerging field of immersive, digitally mediated learning environments (or games) and outlines the future of education.

שנה

2011

שפה

English

סדרה

Technology, education--connections : the TEC series

הוצאה

Teachers College Press

מהדורות

1

עמודים

253

ISBN

9780807751985

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