Gaming and cognition : theories and practice from the learning sciences / Richard Van Eck, [editor].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Eck, Richard Van, 1964-

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Video games--Psychological aspects.

Video games.

Cognitive learning.

Learning, Psychology of.

Learning--Social aspects.

Learning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxv, 405 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Hershey PA : Information Science Reference, c2010.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

"This book applies the principles of research in the study of human cognition to games, with chapters representing 15 different disciplines in the learning sciences (psychology, serious game design, educational technology, applied linguistics, instructional design, eLearning, computer engineering, educational psychology, cognitive science, digital media, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, computer science, anthropology, education)"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1. Video games revisited / Patricia M. Greenfield

2. Distinctions between games and learning : a review of current literature on games in education / Katrin Becker

3. MMORPGs in support of learning : current trends and future uses / Bodi Anderson

4. Elemental learning and the pyramid of fidelity / J.V. Dempsey

5. Feedforward as an essential active principle of engagement in computer games / Richard H. Swan

6. Cognitive load and empathy in serious games : a conceptual framework / Wen-Hao David Huang, Sharon Tettegah

7. Effective knowledge development in game-based learning environments : considering research in cognitive processes and simulation design / Amy B. Adcock, Ginger S. Watson, Gary R. Morrison, Lee A. Belfore

8. Learners' cognitive load when using educational technology / Renae Low, Putai Jin, John Sweller

9. Making a connection : game genres, game characteristics, and teaching structures / Dennis Charsky

10. Activity-based scenario design, development and assessment in serious games / Tim Marsh

11. Introducing Flowometer : a CyGaMEs assessment suite tool / Debbie Denise Reese

12. Different strokes for different folks : tapping into the hidden potential of serious games / Brian Magerko, Carrie Heeter, Ben Medler

13. Developing serious games for learning language-in-culture / K.A. Barrett, W. Lewis Johnson

14. Principles and signatures in serious games for science education / Otto Borchert, Lisa Brandt, Eric Gutierrez, Guy Hokanson, Brian Slator, Bradley Vender.

Notes:

Title from ebook home page (viewed on Aug. 23, 2010).

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781615207183 (PDF)

OCLC:

707611551