Title :
Video games as a cognitive resource
Author :
Gomez, Jose Luis Eguia ; Espinosa, Ruth S Contreras ; Albajes, LIuis Solano
Author_Institution :
Grup d´´Inf. a l´´Eng., Univ. Politec. de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Abstract :
Recently the video games, have become recognized as rich learning contents for students, because the students can improve they cognitive development. In this paper we explore the cognitive opportunities for the videogames as learning environments, using a case study: Joan de Peratallada. The aim is promote dialogue and possible collaborations between a cognitive videogame and schools.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer games; educational institutions; Joan de Peratallada; cognitive development; cognitive resource; cognitive videogame; learning content; schools; video games; Instruments; Case study; Cognitivism; Constructivism; Digital games; Education; Joan de Peratallada; Video games;
Conference_Titel :
Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI), 2011 6th Iberian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chaves
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1487-0
