What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition: Revised and Updated Edition

What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition: Revised and Updated Edition

James Paul Gee begins his classic book with "I want to talk about video games--yes, even violent video games--and say some positive things about them." With this simple but explosive statement, one of America's most well-respected educators looks seriously at the good that can come from playing video games. In this revised edition of <i>What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy</i>, new games like <i>World of WarCraft</i> and <i>Half Life 2</i> are evaluated and theories of cognitive development are expanded. Gee looks at major cognitive activities including how individuals develop a sense of identity, how we grasp meaning, how we evaluate and follow a command, pick a role model, and perceive the world.