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Video games and the future of learning

Author/s:

Gee, J. P.; Halverson, R. ; Shaffer, D. W. ; Squire, K. R.

Citation:

University of Wisconsin – Madison (2004). Video games and the future of learning. Madison, WI: Shaffer, D. W., Squire, K. R., Halverson, R., & Gee, J. P.

Keywords:

educational; elearning; learning; research; theory; virtual worlds

Health Topic:

Cognition

Target Population:

General Audience

Publication Type:

Report

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A systematic review of randomized trials on the effectiveness of computer-tailored education on physical activity and dietary behaviors

Author/s:

Brug, J.; Kroeze, W. ; Werkman, A.

Citation:

Kroeze, W., Werkman, A., & Brug, J. (2006). A systematic review of randomized trials on the effectiveness of computer-tailored education on physical activity and dietary behaviors. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 31(3), 205-223.

Keywords:

adults; computer-assisted instruction; educational; learning; pc; physical activity

Health Topic:

Exercise and Fitness; Food and Nutrition

Target Population:

Adults

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Energy expenditure and cardiovascular responses to seated and active gaming in children

Author/s:

McManus, A. M.; Mellecker, R. R.

Citation:

Mellecker, R. R., & McManus, A. M. (2008). Energy expenditure and cardiovascular responses to seated and active gaming in children. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 162(9), 886-891.

Keywords:

children; exergame; obesity; physical activity; physiology; tweens; xavixport

Health Topic:

Exercise and Fitness; Obesity and Weight Loss; Prevention

Target Population:

Children; Pre-Teens

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Effective intervention or child's play? A review of video games for diabetes education

Author/s:

DeShazo, J. ; Harris, L. ; Pratt, W.

Citation:

DeShazo, J., Harris, L., & Pratt, W. (2010). Effective intervention or child's play? A review of video games for diabetes education. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, 12(10), 815-822.

Keywords:

children; diabetes; diet; education; exercise; game; glucose; knowledge; medication; mellitus; type 1

Health Topic:

Diabetes

Target Population:

Children; Young Children

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Choice of interactive dance and bicycle games in overweight and nonoverweight youth

Author/s:

Beecher, M. D. ; Epstein, L. H. ; Graf, J. L. ; Roemmich, J. N.

Citation:

Epstein, L. H., Beecher, M. D., Graf, J. L., & Roemmich, J. N. (2007). Choice of interactive dance and bicycle games in overweight and nonoverweight youth. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 33(2), 124-131.

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The effects of action video game experience on the time course of inhibition of return and the efficiency of visual search

Author/s:

Castel, A. D. ; Drummond, E.; Pratt, J.

Citation:

Castel, A. D., Pratt, J., & Drummond, E. (2005). The effects of action video game experience on the time course of inhibition of return and the efficiency of visual search. Acta Psychologica, 119(2), 217-230.

Keywords:

adolescents; adults; attention; game play; inhibition; physiology; teens; visual-spatial; young adults

Health Topic:

Cognition

Target Population:

Adults; Teens; Young Adults

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Transfer of skill from a computer game trainer to flight

Author/s:

Bareket, T.; Gopher, D. ; Weil, M.

Citation:

Gopher, D., Weil, M., & Bareket, T. (1994). Transfer of skill from a computer game trainer to flight. Human Factors, 36(3), 387-405.

Keywords:

armed forces; learning; military; pc; simulation; training

Health Topic:

Cognition

Target Population:

Adults; Young Adults

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Virtual reality exposure in the treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia: A controlled study

Author/s:

Alcaniz, M. ; Banos, R. M. ; Botella, C. ; Garcias-Palacios, A. ; Quero, S. ; Riva, G.; Villa, H.

Citation:

Botella, C., Garcias-Palacios, A., Villa, H., Banos, R. M., Quero, S., Alcaniz, M., & Riva, G. (2007). Virtual reality exposure in the treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia: A controlled study. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 14(3), 164-175.

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