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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.
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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E-learning solutions on a shoestring: Help for the chronically underfunded trainer

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Bozarth, Jane. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2005.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF AA 320 BOZ 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book provides the nuts-and-bolts information needed to incorporate e-learning solutions at minimal cost. The author offers strategies for building from-scratch programs, recycling, reusing, and repurposing resources; negotiating reasonable expenses for "store bought" e-learning products; and i…
Author
Bozarth, Jane
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
Paperback: 214 pages
Subject
E-Learning
Learning
Abstract
This book provides the nuts-and-bolts information needed to incorporate e-learning solutions at minimal cost. The author offers strategies for building from-scratch programs, recycling, reusing, and repurposing resources; negotiating reasonable expenses for "store bought" e-learning products; and incorporating real-world ideas for assembling tools, techniques, and strategies into workplace solutions.
ISBN
978-0787977122
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF AA 320 BOZ 2005

Copies

Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Study and Learning Commons REF Available
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Medical moulage: How to make your simulations come alive

https://cwslc.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113268
Merica, Bobbie J. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF AA 320 MER 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A guide to creating over 300 special effects for clinical simulations. Simple recipes with over 1,200 vibrant, full-color illustrations provide step-by-step directions that use readily available ingredients. Heighten the realism in your simulations whether using manikins or live actors.
Author
Merica, Bobbie J.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Hardback; 652 pages
Subject
Learning
E-Learning
Abstract
A guide to creating over 300 special effects for clinical simulations. Simple recipes with over 1,200 vibrant, full-color illustrations provide step-by-step directions that use readily available ingredients. Heighten the realism in your simulations whether using manikins or live actors.
ISBN
978-0803624993
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF AA 320 MER 2012

Copies

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