The complete guide to simulations and serious games : how the most valuable content will be created in the age beyond Gutenberg to Google /

"This practical book offers designers a new way to see the world, model it, and present it through simulations. A groundbreaking resource, it includes a wealth of new tools and terms and a corresponding style guide to help understand them. The author -- a globally recognized industry guru -- co...

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Main Author: Aldrich, Clark, 1967-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Pfeiffer, [2009]
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Pfeiffer essential resources for training and HR professionals.
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Summary:"This practical book offers designers a new way to see the world, model it, and present it through simulations. A groundbreaking resource, it includes a wealth of new tools and terms and a corresponding style guide to help understand them. The author -- a globally recognized industry guru -- covers topics such as virtual experiences, games, simulations, educational simulations, social impact games, practiceware, game-based learning/digital game based learning, immersive learning, and serious games"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:"An essential knowledge resource"--Jacket.
Physical Description:xxxiv, 533 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780470462737
0470462736