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Author Kulman, Randy, 1955- author.

Title Playing smarter in a digital world : the LearningWorks for kids model for using popular video games and apps to teach executive functions / Randy Kulman.

Publication Info. Plantation, Florida : Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse, [2014]
2014

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 Axe ProQuest E-Book  Electronic Book    ---  Available
Description 1 online resource (252 pages) : illustrations
text rdacontent
computer rdamedia
online resource rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary "A book to help parents to make their children's digital playtime educationalDigital play, when used appropriately, can be a powerful tool for learning skills such as planning, time management, cooperation, creativity, and digital literacy. The book's clearly articulated strategies help parents use digital media in a more effective manner and, at the same time, set effective limits and implement a healthy "play diet" for their children. A section devoted to exploring specific strategies for using digital media with children in specific populations--such as children affected by ADHD, autism spectrum and learning disorders, and other mental health and educational issues--is also featured, as is a list of specific games, apps, and tools to make game-based learning most effective"-- Provided by publisher.
Note Description based on print version record.
Subject Video games and children.
Internet and children.
Digital media.
Parent and child.
Child development.
Learning, Psychology of.
Human information processing.
Brain -- Localization of functions.
Education -- Effect of technological innovations on.
Educational technology.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Kulman, Randy. Playing smarter in a digital world : the LearningWorks for kids model for using popular video games and apps to teach executive functions. Plantation, Florida : Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse, [2014] 239 pages ; 22 cm 9781937761158
ISBN 9781937761158 (paperback)
9781937761189 (e-book)

 
    
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