The Design and Use of Simulation Computer Games in Education (Modeling and Simulations for Learning and Instruction, 2) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9087901550 ISBN 13: 9789087901554

Publisher: Brill Academic Pub, 2007

Synopsis

"A series of well argued but surprisingly entertaining articles go far to set the very foundations ofthe field of digital game based learning. This book is absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in games and learning and will be for years to come." - James Paul Gee, Mary Lou Fulton Presidential Professor of Literacy Studies, Arizona State University

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About the Author

David A. Wiley is a Professor in the Education Department at the University of Scranton in Scranton PA. After teaching science for more than fourteen years, he moved to the University in 1988. He has served as Department Chair for over nine years, is now serving as Certification Officer, and was a co-author of the assessment plan used with teacher candidates at the University of Scranton. His research interests include mathematics and science education, technology education, and teacher effectiveness in the classroom setting. He has authored more than forty articles and three previous books in his areas of expertise. He has presented at the Pennsylvania and the National Science Teachers Associations, at the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, and meetings of many other organizations. His service agenda is heavy in the area of teacher preparation and working with science teacher professional associations. Dr. Wiley is married, the father of a son and three daughters, and lives in Clarks Summit, PA where, in his spare time, he volunteers with the Clarks Summit Fire Company.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9087901550
• ISBN 13: 9789087901554
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 296
• Editor: Shelton Brett E., Wiley David A.