Learning with Digital Games: A Practical Guide to Engaging Students in Higher Education (The Open and Flexible Learning Series)

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Written for and professionals, Learning with provides an accessible, straightforward introduction to the field of computer game-based learning. Up to date with current trends and the changing learning needs of today’s students, this text offers friendly guidance, and is unique in its focus on post-school education and its pragmatic view of the use of computer games with adults.

Learning with Digital Games enables readers to quickly grasp and technological concepts, using examples that can easily be applied to their own teaching. The book assumes no prior technical knowledge but guides the reader step-by-step through the theoretical, and technical considerations of using digital games for learning. Activities throughout the reader through the process of designing a game for their own practice, and the book also offers:

A toolkit of guidelines, templates and checklists.

Concrete examples of different types of game-based learning using six case studies.

Examples of games that show active and experiential learning

Practical examples of educational game design and development.

This professional guide upholds the sound reputation of the Open and Learning series, is grounded in theory and closely links examples from practice. Higher Education academics, e-learning practitioners, developers and training professionals at all technical skill levels and experience will find this text is the perfect resource for explaining “how to” integrate computer games into their teaching practice.

A companion website is available and provides up-to-date technological information, additional resources and further examples.

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Application of distance learning technology to strategic education (USAWC strategy research project)

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Computer science is an exciting and enjoyable major. Many people decide to go back to college (or start college) to get trained in this ever-changing field. However, it is difficult…

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Reusing Online Resources: A Sustainable Approach to E-learning (The Open and Flexible Learning Series)

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To improve the cost effectiveness and sustainability of e-, many national and international initiatives are pioneering new ways in which educators can share their curricula with teachers and learners around the world. To enable this global sharing, educators must learn to design, manage and implement reusable electronic educational . This unique book outlines approaches to sharing and reusing for e-learning.
Drawing upon by 30 prominent scholars from seven countries, the authors offer multiple perspectives from school, continuing and as well as industry. It is essential reading for those implementing e-learning in and corporate training, including teachers, trainers, academics, educational developers and support staff as well as senior managers.

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Teaching in Open Learning Systems

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This aims to acquaint university and college lecturers with issues and ideas that they will encounter in situations. It should be of benefit to all staff involved in the creation of or participation in and operations.

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Learning With Interactive Whiteboards

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All children are fascinated by what their parents do while at work. Here is a wonderful way to teach children the days of the week using the workweek. Work-A-Day Week is beautifully illustrated to reflect the diversity of happy, modern families working and playing together, and is sure to become a staple in your home, library, or classroom. The Sisters Farren show men and women busy at home and at interesting and diverse careers, Monday through Friday. Children have their own work with school and chores, and each of the three weeks depicted ends with families sharing fun time together on Saturday and Sunday. Long after the lessons have been learned, your children or will find hours of pleasure pouring over every page. The lyrics to this delightful new children’s song are enhanced with illustrations and exquisite hand-drawn borders on each page. As a picture book with lots of repetition and a manageable word list, Work-A-Day Week is perfect for children ages 2-7 and can be used at home or in the classroom. It’s also ideal for units common to early childhood classrooms: days of the week, careers, and family. This story book features: _

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