Game-Based Learning Across the Lifespan

Download or read book Game-Based Learning Across the Lifespan written by Margarida Romero and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-22 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides a systemic view of the state-of-the- art of Digital Game Based Learning (DGBL) across the lifespan, from age-specific game design requirements to technological devices that could overcome child and older adult difficulties in the use of DGBL technologies. Other topics include cross-generational digital game-based learning, workplace gaming, exergaming, serious games to tackle societal challenges,and implications of DGBL across the lifespan for game designers. In addition to the state-of-the-art methodologies provided for age-specific gamedesign, development, implementation and assessment, a significant portion of the book focuses on case studies where DGBL have been designed and implemented in every age groups and in cross-generational situations.