Computer games [[electronic resource] ] : learning objectives, cognitive performance and effects on development / / Agustin Soria and Julian Maldonado, editors

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910452204903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : Nova Science Publisher's, c2010
• ISBN: 1-61761-178-6
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (219 p.)
• Collana: Computer science, technology and applications series
• Altri autori (Persone): SoriaAgustin <1954->; MaldonadoJulian
• Disciplina: 794.8/1526
• Soggetti: Computer games - Programming; Computer games - Design; Computer games - Research; Video games - Design; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ""COMPUTER GAMES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES, COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE AND EFFECTS ON DEVELOPMENT ""; ""COMPUTER GAMES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES, COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE AND EFFECTS ON DEVELOPMENT ""; ""CONTENTS ""; ""PREFACE ""; ""EDUTAIN@GRID: A RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPLATFORM FOR MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYERONLINE GAMES""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Model""; ""2.1. Game Application Model""; ""2.2. Game Load Complexity Model""; ""2.3. Game Hosting Model""; ""2.4. Complete Game Ecosystem Model""; ""3. Architecture""; ""4. Monitoring""; ""4.1. Real-Time Metrics""; ""4.2. Monitored Entities""; ""4.2.1. Host Entity""""4.2.2. Game Process Entity""; ""4.2.3.Game Local Session Entity""; ""4.3. Monitoring Method""; ""5. Load Prediction""; ""5.1. Predictor Families""; ""5.2. Prediction Method""; ""5.3. Neural Network-Based Prediction""; ""5.3.1. Preprocessor""; ""5.3.2. Signal Expander""; ""5.3.3. Neural Network""; ""5.3.4. Postprocessor""; ""5.3.5. Utilisation""; ""5.3.6. Complexity Analysis""; ""5.4. Implementation""; ""5.5. Distributed FPS Game Simulator""; ""5.6. Neural Network ; Tuning""; ""5.6.1. Network Type""; ""5.6.2. Network Structure""; ""5.6.3. Transfer Function""; ""5.6.4. Signal Expanding""""5.7. Prediction Results""; ""6. Capacity Management""; ""6.1. Processor Load Model""; ""6.2. Memory Load Model""; ""6.3. Network Load Model""; ""6.4. General Load Model""; ""7. Resource Allocation""; ""8. Conclusions""; ""References""; ""A STRATEGY FOR ANALYZING DIGITALEPISTEMIC GAMES""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Game Categorization""; ""Epistemic Patterns""; ""Pattern List""; ""Arranging""; ""Assigning""; ""Collecting""; ""Comparing""; ""Composing""; ""Filtering""; ""Linking""; ""Probing""; ""Searching""; ""Selecting""; ""Analysis of Games Using These Patterns""""Adventures of Lolo""; ""Bejeweled""; ""Blocksum""; ""Bookworm""; ""Civilization IV""; ""The Incredible Machine""; ""Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time""; ""Myst""; ""Pacman""; ""Step-By-Step""; ""Tetris""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""PATTERNS OF DIGITAL GAME PLAYING IN EARLY ADOLESCENCE: RELATIONS TO DEPRESSED MOOD ""; ""Abstract ""; ""Introduction ""; ""Digital Game Playing and Emotion Regulation""; ""Patterns of Playing Digital Games and Depressed Mood""; ""The Current Study""; ""Methods""; ""Participants""; ""Study Procedure""; ""Measures""; ""Results""""Descriptive Results""; ""Digital Game Playing Patterns""; ""Digital Game Playing Patterns and Depressed Mood""; ""Conclusion ""; ""Acknowledgements""; ""References""; ""VIDEO GAMES FOR HEALTH:DESIGN STRATEGIESFOR MAXIMIZING LEARNING""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Scope of this Chapter""; ""Video Games for Learning""; ""Video Games for Health""; ""Concrete Versus Conceptual Games""; ""Learning Theory and Health Game Design""; ""The Example of Re-Mission""; ""Symbolic Self Modeling in Re-Mission""; ""Other Learning Principles in Re-Mission""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""DREAMS AND VIDEO GAME PLAY""