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The idea that such pervasive and ever-growing immersion in digital gaming affects gamers real life seems obvious and is the focus of this volume. A wide range of topics was collected under the 'Psychology of Gaming' header. The eight chapters in this edited book do not represent all the topics in the psychology of gaming, however, this book includes a variety of topics in this field: game theory, emotional engagement, fantasy world, game designs and development, and gambling with on-line games.
Contains research and current trends used in digital simulations of teaching, surveying the uses of games and simulations in teacher education.
As part of an international dialogue between researchers in educational technology, this title investigates where games can motivate students to learn and improve their knowledge and skills.
"This book analyzes the implementation of digital game applications for learning as well as addressing the challenges and pitfalls experienced, providing strategies, advice and examples on adopting games into teaching"--Provided by publisher.
At a time when digital games are becoming much more commonly used in classrooms, Game-Based Learning: Theory, Strategies, and Performance Outcomes provides a much-needed guide to different forms and applications of digital game-based learning. This book brings together researchers and practitioners from around the world who share their theories, strategies, findings of case studies, and practical approaches to support better performance and learning outcomes when learning with digital games. This book is intended to provide readers with three main parts of information. One is a clear and practical understanding of theory and research-based principles of game-based learning. This first sectio...
This book comprises the refereed proceedings of the International Conferences, MAS and ASNT 2012, held in conjunction with GST 2012 on Jeju Island, Korea, in November/December 2012. The papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions and focus on the various aspects of modeling and simulation, and automotive science and technology.
A intersecção de jogos digitais e produção textual tem contribuído para o desenvolvimento da linguagem verbal em contexto formal de aprendizagem. Por meio da colaboração professor-aluno e uso de ambientes de elaboração de jogos, é possível trabalhar o texto com base na teoria da escrita como processo e foco na interdisciplinaridade (Linguística Aplicada, Literatura e Aprendizagem Baseada em Jogos Digitais). "Elaboração de jogo digital como estratégia para o ensino de textos narrativos" é um livro que alcança essa abordagem. Corrobora as ideias de Prensky (2001), defensor do trabalho docente sob uma perspectiva de autoria e domínio de novas tecnologias com foco no protagonis...
This book provides a platform for international scholars to share evidence for effective practices in integrated STEM education and contributes to the theoretical and practical knowledge gained from the diversity of approaches. Many publications on STEM education focus on one or two of the separate STEM disciplines without considering the potential for delivering STEM curriculum as an integrated approach.This publication analyzes the efficacy of an integrated STEM curriculum and instruction, providing evidence to examine and support various integrations. The volume focuses on the problems seen by academics working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and provides valuable, high quality research outcomes and a set of valued practices which have demonstrated their use and viability to improve the quality of integrated STEM education.
In the aftermath of the 2020-2022 pandemic, educators find themselves grappling with the decision to revert to traditional instructional methods or embrace the transformative power of 21st-century technologies. The swift integration of virtual classrooms, videoconferencing, and social media during the pandemic has left teachers navigating uncharted territory. Many, who once vehemently resisted technology, now stand on the precipice of a digital revolution in education. This dichotomy poses a pressing problem: a dearth of documented research and guidance for educators seeking to measure the true value of these technologies in the post-pandemic era. Exploring Technology-Infused Education in th...
"This book provides a useful reference to the latest advancements in the area of educational technology and e-learning"--Provided by publisher.