Women and Gaming Free

Author: James Paul Gee
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Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0230623417

Women and Gaming: The Sims and 21st Century Learning

Today, virtual worlds abound, avatars are every day occurrences, and video games are yesterday's news. Download Women and Gaming: The Sims and 21st Century Learning from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. But today's games are not just a pastime for millions - they are also a technological focal point for new forms of learning. James Paul Gee and Elisabeth Hayes are leading researchers in the field of gaming, and here they argue that women gamers-a group too often marginalized-are at the forefront of today's online learning world. By utilizing the tools of gaming in ways never before imagined - actively engaging in game design, writing fan fiction, and organizing themselves into collaborative learning communities - women of all ages acquire the tools to successfully navigate the complex social, cultural , and economic problems o Search and find a lot of education books in many category availabe for free download.

Women and Gaming Free

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