Handbook of Research on Serious Games for Educational Applications
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Teaching, Computers & Technology, Entertainment, Games
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781522505150 | |
| Publisher: | IGI Global | Publication: | August 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Information Science Reference | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781522505150 |
| Publisher: | IGI Global |
| Publication: | August 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Information Science Reference |
| Language: | English |
Games have been part of the entertainment industry for decades. Once only considered viable for personal entertainment, virtual gaming media is now being explored as a useful tool for learning and student engagement. The Handbook of Research on Serious Games for Educational Applications presents a comprehensive examination of the implementation of gaming in classroom settings and the cognitive benefits this integration presents. Highlighting theoretical, psychological, instructional design, and teaching perspectives, this book is a pivotal reference source for researchers, educators, professionals, and academics interested in the innovative opportunities of game-based learning.
Games have been part of the entertainment industry for decades. Once only considered viable for personal entertainment, virtual gaming media is now being explored as a useful tool for learning and student engagement. The Handbook of Research on Serious Games for Educational Applications presents a comprehensive examination of the implementation of gaming in classroom settings and the cognitive benefits this integration presents. Highlighting theoretical, psychological, instructional design, and teaching perspectives, this book is a pivotal reference source for researchers, educators, professionals, and academics interested in the innovative opportunities of game-based learning.
