What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy

Author: James Paul Gee
Edition: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 1403961697

What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy

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James Paul Gee begins his new book with "I want to talk about vide games--yes, even violent video games--and say some positive things about them." With this simple but explosive beginning, one of America's most well-respected professors of education looks seriously at the good that can come from playing video games. Gee is interested in the cognitive development that can occur when someone is trying to escape a maze, find a hidden treasure and, even, blasting away an enemy with a high-powered rifle. Talking about his own video-gaming experience learning and using games as diverse as Lara Croft and Arcanum, Gee Search and find a lot of education books in many category availabe for free download.

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