[PDF] Gamification For Human Factors Integration Social Education And Psychological Issues eBook

Author : Bishop, Jonathan
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 47,68 MB
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1466650729

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With the popularity and ease-of-access to internet technologies, especially social networking, a number of human-centered issues has developed including internet addiction and cyber bullying. In an effort to encourage positive behavior, it is believed that applying gaming principles to non-gaming environments through gamification can assist in improving human interaction online. Gamification for Human Factors Integration: Social, Educational, and Psychological Issues presents information and best practices for promoting positive behavior online through gamification applications in social, educational, and psychological contexts. Through up-to-date research and practical applications, educators, academicians, information technology professionals, and psychologists will gain valuable insight into human-internet interaction and a possible solution for improving the relationship between society and technology.

Author : Jonathan Bishop
Publisher :
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 29,81 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Internet
ISBN : 9781466650732

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"This book presents information and best practices for promoting positive behavior online through gamification applications in social, educational, and psychological contexts"--

Author : Mesquita, Anabela
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 26,62 MB
Release : 2015-06-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1466684518

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The advancement of new technologies has greatly increased the impact of information systems on daily human life. As technology continues to rapidly progress, human-computer interaction is quickly becoming a topic of interest. Human Behavior, Psychology, and Social Interaction in the Digital Era combines best practices and empirical research on social networking and other related technologies. Emphasizing creative and innovative implementation across various disciplines, this publication is a critical reference source for researchers, educators, students, IT managers, and government healthcare agencies concerned with the latest research in the fields of information systems and networks, mobile technology, cybercrime, and multitasking.

Author : Papadakis, Stamatios
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 46,80 MB
Release : 2019-11-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 1799814882

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Mobile technologies combined with an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge and organization of learning experiences that are meaningful to children could create a creative and interactive learning environment different from that of traditional teaching. Making good use of mobile learning with appropriate devices will increase the learning motivations of the students and help them bring about positive performance. Mobile Learning Applications in Early Childhood Education is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of mobile learning techniques and strategies within diversified teaching settings. While highlighting topics including computational thinking, ubiquitous learning, and social development, this book is ideally designed for researchers, teachers, parents, curriculum developers, instructional designers, academicians, students, and practitioners seeking current research on the application of mobile technology within child education.

Author : Luppicini, Rocci
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 11,13 MB
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1466661232

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The advancement of technologies in the 20th century has radically transformed the interconnectedness of humans, science, and technology within an evolving society. Evolving Issues Surrounding Technoethics and Society in the Digital Age serves as an interdisciplinary base of scholarly contributions on the subject of technoethics, a field that deals with current and future problems that arise at the intersection of science, technological innovation, and human life and society. This premier reference work leverages ethical analysis, risk analysis, technology evaluation, and the combination of ethical and technological analyses within a variety of real life decision-making contexts, appealing to scholars and technology experts working in new areas of technology research where social and ethical issues emerge.

Author : Thompson, Steven John
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 29,75 MB
Release : 2014-04-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1466660112

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With rapid advancements in human enhancement technologies, society struggles with many issues, such as definition, effects, participation, regulation, and control. Current and future initiatives in these technologies may not be in the participants’ best interests; therefore, it is imperative for research on humanitarian considerations to be available to those affiliated with this field. Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies compiles prestigious research and provides a well-rounded composite of the field’s role in emerging technologies. Addressing both present and future concerns, this publication serves as a valuable reference work for researchers, students, professionals, and practitioners involved in computer science and the humanities, as well as many engaged in a humanities approach to metasystems, new artificial life, and robotics.

Author : Ratliff, Jacob A.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 11,35 MB
Release : 2015-02-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1466681764

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Video games are now a ubiquitous form of media used by the majority of the American population. However, the academic research field surrounding this genre does not accurately reflect the pervasive influence of video games. The field of library and information sciences helps provide the necessary foundational support for this media. Integrating Video Game Research and Practice in Library and Information Science brings together video gaming culture and its unique forms of communication with information behavior research. By detailing the nuances of video games and their influence, this reference book reveals communication patterns within society and provides comprehensive background and analysis for libraries, librarians, and information professionals.

Author : Ruggiero, Dana
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 35,53 MB
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1466662077

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"This book investigates the connection between multimedia technologies and game-based learning for an improved understanding of the impact and effectiveness of serious games in modern societies, offering examples from the fields of education, business, healthcare, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Terán, Oswaldo
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 22,81 MB
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1466683376

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Open access to information resources and technology can have a profound impact on the economic development of a region as well as society in general. In recent years, reaction against proprietary knowledge and technology has led to tremendous debate both in academic and professional circles. Societal Benefits of Freely Accessible Technologies and Knowledge Resources analyzes current perspectives on the advantages of unrestricted access to information resources and technology intended to advance the prospect for knowledge, innovation, and development across the globe. Touching on topics of relevance to the private and public sectors, this publication is ideally designed for use by policymakers, business managers, academicians, researchers, students, IT practitioners, and legal professionals.

Author : Railean, Elena
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 45,14 MB
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1466683015

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"This book offers balanced coverage of the technological solutions that contribute to the design of digital textbooks and contribute to achieving learning objectives, offering an emphasis on assessment mechanisms and learning theory"--