Interdisciplinary Advancements in Gaming, Simulations and Virtual Environments: Emerging Trends

Richard E. Ferdig & Sara de Freitas

ISBN 10: 1466600292 / ISBN 13: 9781466600294

Published by Information Science Reference, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Interdisciplinary Advancements in Gaming, Simulations and Virtual Environments: Emerging Trends
• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1466600292
• ISBN 13: 9781466600294
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Gaming has long been a means for humans to share knowledge, learn new concepts, and escape the constraints of reality. Interdisciplinary Advancements in Gaming, Simulations and Virtual Environments: Emerging Trends investigates the role of games and computer-mediated simulations in a variety of environments, including education, government, and business. Exploring psychological, social, and cultural implications of games and simulations, as well as policies related to their design and development, this reference aims to support the work of researchers in this growing field, as well as bridge the gap between theory and practice in the application of electronic games to everyday situations.

About the Author

Richard E. Ferdig is the RCET Research Professor and Professor of Instructional Technology at Kent State University. He works within the Research Center for Educational Technology and also the School of Lifespan Development & Educational Sciences. He earned his PhD in educational psychology from Michigan State University. At Kent State University, his research, teaching and service focus on combining cutting-edge technologies with current pedagogic theory to create innovative learning environments. His research interests include online education, gaming and what he labels a deeper psychology of technology. In addition to publishing and presenting nationally and internationally, Ferdig has also been funded to study the impact of emerging technologies.

Sara de Freitas is director of Research at the Serious Games Institute (SGI) - an international hub of excellence in the area of games, virtual worlds and interactive digital media for serious purposes, including education, health and business applications. Situated on the Technology Park at the University of Coventry, Sara leads an interdisciplinary and cross-university applied research group. Based as part of the largest commercial arm of any UK university, the SGI applied research group - with expertise in AI and games, visualization, mixed reality, augmented reality and location aware technologies - works closely with international industrial and academic research and development partners. Sara is currently working on the Technology Strategy Board-part-funded Serious Games - Engaging Training Solutions project developing three serious games demonstrators and Chairs the UK Lab Group.