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ERIC Number: EJ520269
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-2395
Computer Games: Increase Learning in an Interactive Multidisciplinary Environment.
Betz, Joseph A.
Journal of Educational Technology Systems, v24 n2 p195-205 1995-96
Discusses the educational uses of computer games and simulations and describes a study conducted at the State University of New York College at Farmingdale that used the computer game "Sim City 2000." Highlights include whole systems learning, problem solving, student performance, nonparametric statistics, and treatment of experimental and control groups. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Simulation, Educational Games, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Nonparametric Statistics, Problem Solving, Systems Approach
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: State University of NY Coll of Techn Farmingdale