Computer games and team and individual learning

• Other Authors: O'Neil, Harold F., 1943-, Perez, Ray S.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam ; Oxford : Elsevier, 2008.
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Subjects: Problem-based learning.; Computer games.; Educational games.; Team learning approach in education.; COMPUTERS > Educational Software.; Electronic books.
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Documents research on the impact of computer games on the learning of adults. Computer games and learning are characterized from a series of different theoretical and empirical viewpoints. Both civilian sector and military applications are presented. While effectiveness of game environments to suppo...

Table of Contents:

• Cover; Computer Games and Team and Individual Learning; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Contributors; PART 1 FRAMEWORK; Chapter 1 A Conceptual Framework for the Empirical Study of Instructional Games; Chapter 2 A Framework for the Assessment of Learning Games; Chapter 3 A Formative Evaluation of the Training Effectiveness of a Computer Game; Chapter 4 Foundations for Software Support of Instruction in Game Contexts; PART 2 TEAM LEARNING; Chapter 5 Eliciting and Evaluating Teamwork within a Multi-Player Game-Based Training Environment.