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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!

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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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Using simulations to promote learning in higher education: An introduction

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Hertel, John P, Millis, Barbara J. Sterling, VA: Stylus , 2002. 1st ed.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF AA 320 HER 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book is a comprehensive guide to developing and managing educational simulations.; Contents; Why Simulations Further Educational Goals; What is an Educational Simulation? Designing an Educational Simulation; Managing an Educational Simulation: Debriefing an Educational Simulation; Responsible …
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Author
Hertel, John P
Millis, Barbara J
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Sterling, VA
Publisher
Stylus
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
Paperback, 182 p.
Series
Enhancing Learning Series
Subject
E-Learning
Education. Gaming
Learning
Abstract
This book is a comprehensive guide to developing and managing educational simulations.
Contents
Why Simulations Further Educational Goals; What is an Educational Simulation? Designing an Educational Simulation; Managing an Educational Simulation: Debriefing an Educational Simulation; Responsible Assessment; An Extended Simulation; Appendix: Simulation Summary, Scenario and Sample Documents.
ISBN
9781579220525
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF AA 320 HER 2002

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