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Don't bother me mom, I'm learning: How computer and video games are preparing your kids for 21st century success and how you can help!

https://cwslc.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110132
Prensky, Marc. St. Paul, MN: Paragon House , 2006.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF AA 85 PRE 2006
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
This book debunks the accepted wisdom that video games are harmful to children. Instead, he contends that games can teach a multitude of skills, including problem solving, language and cognitive skills, strategic thinking, multitasking, and parallel processing.
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Author
Prensky, Marc
Place of Publication
St. Paul, MN
Publisher
Paragon House
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
Paperback, 252 p.
Subject
Education. Gaming
Computers
Abstract
This book debunks the accepted wisdom that video games are harmful to children. Instead, he contends that games can teach a multitude of skills, including problem solving, language and cognitive skills, strategic thinking, multitasking, and parallel processing.
Notes
This book is only available for staff use.
ISBN
1557788588
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF AA 85 PRE 2006

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Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Study and Learning Commons On Loan, due Monday, September 11, 2023
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Health literacy in nursing: Providing person-centered care

https://cwslc.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114721
Parnell, Terri Ann. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , 2015. 1st ed.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF JC 530 PAR 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This health literacy textbook provides an overview of health literacy, discusses the magnitude of the issue, and explains implications of low health literacy. It details strategies to enhance effective communication between patients and nursing practitioners. Through case-based examples, this textb…
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Author
Parnell, Terri Ann
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
Paperback, 302 p., ill.
Subject
Nursing
Nursing Education
Communication
Nurse Practitioners
Abstract
This health literacy textbook provides an overview of health literacy, discusses the magnitude of the issue, and explains implications of low health literacy. It details strategies to enhance effective communication between patients and nursing practitioners. Through case-based examples, this textbook and clinical guide assists nurses in developing the requisite skills needed to communicate effectively so that patients can truly make informed health decisions and enhance health outcomes.
Key Features:
Provides a solid foundation for developing skills that foster health literacy among all patients and practitioners
Assists in meeting the regulatory requirements for providing culturally and linguistically appropriate patient education
Includes guidelines for improving health literacy according to increasingly evolving regulatory standards
Includes case-based examples to illustrate the purpose and effectiveness of enhancing patient and provider health literacy skills
Addresses both oral and written communication strategies
ISBN
9780826161727
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF JC 530 PAR 2015

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Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Study and Learning Commons Available
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