Computer games and instruction

• Other Authors: Tobias, Sigmund, Fletcher, J. D.
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K : Emerald Publishing Limited : State University of New York, 2011.
• Subjects: Education > Computer-assisted instruction.; Video games.; Educational games.; Education > Computers & Technology.; Computer games, online games: strategy guides.; Educational equipment and technology, computer-aided learning (CAL); elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781806616534
• DOI: 10.1108/978-1-61735-410-6
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xi, 551 pages) : illustrations

There is intense interest in computer games. A total of 65 percent of all American households play computer games, and sales of such games increased 22.9 percent last year. The average amount of game playing time was found to be 13.2 hours per week. The popularity and market success of games is evid...