Video games and learning : teaching and participatory culture in the digital age / Kurt Squire ; foreword by James Paul Gee ; featuring contributions by Henry Jenkins.
Squire, Kurt.; Jenkins, Henry, 1958-
2011
GV1469.3 .S76 2011 (Mapit)
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Title Video games and learning : teaching and participatory culture in the digital age / Kurt Squire ; foreword by James Paul Gee ; featuring contributions by Henry Jenkins.
Author Squire, Kurt.
ISBN 9780807751992 (alk. paper)
0807751995 (alk. paper)
9780807751985 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0807751987 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Imprint New York : Teachers College Press, c2011.
Language English
Description xvi, 253 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Call Number GV1469.3 .S76 2011
Dewey Decimal Classification 794.8/2071
Summary Can we learn socially and academically valuable concepts and skills from video games? How can we best teach the 'gamer generation"? This accessible book describes how educators and curriculum designers can harness the participatory nature of digital media and play. The author presents a comprehensive model of games and learning that integrates analysis of games, game culture, and educational game design.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Added Author Jenkins, Henry, 1958-
Series TEC series.
Record Appears in On-Campus Resources > Books
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