| Playing to Learn: Video Games in the Classroom Contributor(s): Hutchison, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591584922 ISBN-13: 9781591584926 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2007 Annotation: Playing to Learn: Video Games in the Classroom is one of first practical resources that helps teachers integrate the study of video games into the classroom. The book features over 100 video game activity ideas appropriate for Grades 4 to 12. Virtually every subject area is addressed, including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, history, geography, health & physical education, drama, music, visual arts, computers, and business. The book is augmented with several discussion articles contributed by scholars, journalists, and bloggers who routinely write about video games. Also included are dozens of activity modification and extension ideas, Web links, data tables, and photos. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General - Education | Administration - General |
| Dewey: 371.337 |
| LCCN: 2006037601 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 7.1" W x 9.91" (1.30 lbs) 280 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Playing to Learn: Video Games in the Classroom is one of first practical resources that helps teachers integrate the study of video games into the classroom. The book is comprised of over 100 video game related activity ideas appropriate for Grades 4 to 12. Virtually every subject area is addressed. The book is augmented with several discussion articles contributed by scholars, journalists, and bloggers who routinely write about video games. In addition, the book includes dozens of activity modification and extension ideas, Web links, data tables, and photos. |