Virtual decisions
Subtitle: digital simulations for teaching reasoning in the social sciences and humanities
By: edited by Steve Cohen ... [et al.].
Contributors: Cohen, Steve, 1958-
Publisher: L. Erlbaum Associates; Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Mahwah, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 286
Subjects: Simulation games in education.; Social sciences -- Computer-assisted instruction.; Decision making -- Computer-assisted instruction.; Virtual reality in education.
Description: "Virtual Decisions: Digital Simulations for Teaching Reasoning in the Social Sciences and Humanities focuses on the special issues related to the use of digital technologies in teaching the complex nature of social decisions, with particular attention to the use of digital role-play simulations as a means to accomplish this. With the advent of new technologies for delivering multimedia simulations to students, and advanced graphics capabilities to create life-like decision environments, digital role-play simulations are increasingly available for K-12 and higher education teachers to use in the classroom. This book helps both users and developers make intelligent choices about the value added by using simulations, technology, and media to teach reasoning in social sciences and humanities classrooms."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.