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Author Klopfer, Eric.

Title Augmented learning : research and design of mobile educational games / Eric Klopfer.

Publication Info. Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, [2008]
©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xvii, 251 pages) : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-237) and index.
Contents Education innovation through time -- Educational? games? -- The aftermath of Math blaster -- Great moments in mobile and handheld games -- What does an award winning video game look like? -- Participatory simulations : technology adapting to the classroom -- The importance of reality -- Location matters : the role of place -- Authentic outcomes -- Designing for collaboration : roles and game mechanics -- Learning to write without a stylus -- Anytime, anywhere : Palmagotchi.
Summary New technology has brought with it new tools for learning, and research has shown that the educational potential of video games resonates with teachers and pupils alike. Klopfer here describes the largely untapped potential of mobile learning games to make a substantial impact on education.
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Subject Educational games -- Data processing.
Educational games -- Data processing.
Educational games.
Educational games -- Design and construction.
Educational games -- Design and construction.
Simulation games in education -- Design and construction.
Simulation games in education -- Design and construction.
Simulation games in education.
Mobile computing.
Mobile computing.
Pocket computers -- Programming.
Pocket computers -- Programming.
Pocket computers.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Klopfer, Eric. Augmented learning. Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2008 9780262113151 (DLC) 2007032260 (OCoLC)162507379
ISBN 9780262277297 (electronic book)
0262277298 (electronic book)
0262113155 (cloth)
9780262113151 (cloth)
9781435643499 (electronic book)
1435643496 (electronic book)
1282099558
9781282099555