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Play and Learning in Adulthood

Reimagining Pedagogy and the Politics of Education

By: Nicola Whitton

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Play and Learning in Adulthood

Reimagining Pedagogy and the Politics of Education

By: Nicola Whitton

This book provides a theoretical and philosophical examination of games, play and playfulness and their relationships to learning and wellbeing in adulthood. It draws on an interdisciplinary literature base (including game-based learning, game studies, education, psychology, and game design) to present a critical manifesto for playful learning in post-compulsory education and lifelong learning. While there is an established body of work in games and learning in adulthood, and a wide literature on the value of play in childhood, the wider potential of play in adulthood and playfulness is under-explored and still emergent. This book offers a comprehensive overview of play in adulthood, exploring the benefits and drawbacks, examining why play in adulthood is different from play in childhood, the role of play in culture, and making an argument for why it is important in our society that we embrace the principles of playfulness.

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Springer Nature

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3031139755

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Learning with Digital Games

A Practical Guide to Engaging Students in Higher Education

By: Nicola Whitton

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Learning with Digital Games

A Practical Guide to Engaging Students in Higher Education

By: Nicola Whitton

Written for Higher Education teaching and learning professionals, Learning with Digital Games provides an accessible, straightforward introduction to the field of computer game-based learning. Up to date with current trends and the changing learning needs of today’s students, this text offers friendly guidance, and is unique in its focus on post-school education and its pragmatic view of the use of computer games with adults. Learning with Digital Games enables readers to quickly grasp practical and technological concepts, using examples that can easily be applied to their own teaching. The book assumes no prior technical knowledge but guides the reader step-by-step through the theoretical, practical and technical considerations of using digital games for learning. Activities throughout guide the reader through the process of designing a game for their own practice, and the book also offers: A toolkit of guidelines, templates and checklists. Concrete examples of different types of game-based learning using six case studies. Examples of games that show active and experiential learning Practical examples of educational game design and development. This professional guide upholds the sound reputation of the Open and Flexible Learning series, is grounded in theory and closely links examples from practice. Higher Education academics, e-learning practitioners, developers and training professionals at all technical skill levels and experience will find this text is the perfect resource for explaining "how to" integrate computer games into their teaching practice. A companion website is available and provides up-to-date technological information, additional resources and further examples.

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Routledge

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1135215901

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Digital Games and Learning

Research and Theory

By: Nicola Whitton

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Digital Games and Learning

Research and Theory

By: Nicola Whitton

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the use of digital games to enhance teaching and learning at all educational levels, from early years through to lifelong learning, in formal and informal settings. The study of games and learning, however, takes a broader view of the relationship between games and learning, and has a diverse multi-disciplinary background. Digital Games and Learning: Research and Theory provides a clear and concise critical theoretical overview of the field of digital games and learning from a cross-disciplinary perspective. Taking into account research and theory from areas as varied as computer science, psychology, education, neuroscience, and game design, this book aims to synthesise work that is relevant to the study of games and learning. It focuses on four aspects of digital games: games as active learning environments, games as motivational tools, games as playgrounds, and games as learning technologies, and explores each of these areas in detail. This book is an essential guide for researchers, designers, teachers, practitioners, and policy makers who want to better understand the relationship between games and learning.

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Digital Games and Learning

Research and Theory

By: Nicola Whitton

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In Hot Blood

A Casebook of Historic British Crimes of Passion

By: Nicola Sly

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In Hot Blood

A Casebook of Historic British Crimes of Passion

By: Nicola Sly

This chilling compendium of historic crimes features 28 cases that shocked the nation during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Among the cases featured here are the shooting of Bessie Cross, after she fell pregnant while her husband was away serving his country in 1917, and the 1869 murders of Maria Death and her alleged lover by Maria's partner, Frederick Hinson. It also recalls the tragic stories of Elvira Barney and Ruth Ellis, who shot and killed their lovers in 1932 and 1955 respectively, with very different consequences. Along with the most notorious cases, this book also features many that did not make national headlines, examining not only the methods and motives but also the real stories of the perpetrators and their victims. This book is a must for true-crime fans everywhere.

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365

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The History Press

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0752492217

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Law of Evidence

By: Nicola Monaghan

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Law of Evidence

By: Nicola Monaghan

A clear and accessible introduction to the law of evidence, enhanced with numerous case and material extracts and visual aids.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107020336

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Play and Learning in Adulthood

Reimagining Pedagogy and the Politics of Education

By: Nicola Whitton

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Play and Learning in Adulthood

Reimagining Pedagogy and the Politics of Education

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Springer Nature

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Learning with Digital Games

A Practical Guide to Engaging Students in Higher Education

By: Nicola Whitton

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Learning with Digital Games

A Practical Guide to Engaging Students in Higher Education

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1135215898

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Cases on Digital Game-Based Learning: Methods, Models, and Strategies

Methods, Models, and Strategies

By: Baek, Youngkyun

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Cases on Digital Game-Based Learning: Methods, Models, and Strategies

Methods, Models, and Strategies

By: Baek, Youngkyun

In K-12 classrooms, as well as on the college and university level, the incorporation of digital games has played a vital role in the educational system. While introducing teachers to new fields, these digital games have been designed and implemented for the classroom and have shown positive results at a variety of educational levels. Cases on Digital Game-Based Learning: Methods, Models, and Strategies analyzes the implementation of digital game applications for learning as well as addressing the challenges and pitfalls experienced. Providing strategies, advice and examples on adopting games into teaching, this collection of case studies is essential for teachers and instructors at various school levels in addition to researchers in game-based learning and pedagogic innovation.

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IGI Global

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1466628499

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Book's by Nicola Whitton

Play and Learning in Adulthood

Play and Learning in Adulthood

Learning with Digital Games

Learning with Digital Games

Digital Games and Learning

Digital Games and Learning

Digital Games and Learning

Digital Games and Learning

In Hot Blood

In Hot Blood

Law of Evidence

Law of Evidence

Play and Learning in Adulthood

Play and Learning in Adulthood

Learning with Digital Games

Learning with Digital Games

Cases on Digital Game-Based Learning: Methods, Models, and Strategies

Cases on Digital Game-Based Learning: Methods, Models, and Strategies

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