Gamification for Human Factors Integration: Social, Education, and Psychological Issues
Gamification for Human Factors Integration: Social, Education, and Psychological Issues

Author: Bishop, Jonathan

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-01-31

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1466650729

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With the popularity and ease-of-access to internet technologies, especially social networking, a number of human-centered issues has developed including internet addiction and cyber bullying. In an effort to encourage positive behavior, it is believed that applying gaming principles to non-gaming environments through gamification can assist in improving human interaction online. Gamification for Human Factors Integration: Social, Educational, and Psychological Issues presents information and best practices for promoting positive behavior online through gamification applications in social, educational, and psychological contexts. Through up-to-date research and practical applications, educators, academicians, information technology professionals, and psychologists will gain valuable insight into human-internet interaction and a possible solution for improving the relationship between society and technology.

Gamification for Human Factors Integration
Gamification for Human Factors Integration

Author: Jonathan Bishop

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Published: 2014

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781466650732

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"This book presents information and best practices for promoting positive behavior online through gamification applications in social, educational, and psychological contexts"--

Human Behavior, Psychology, and Social Interaction in the Digital Era
Human Behavior, Psychology, and Social Interaction in the Digital Era

Author: Mesquita, Anabela

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2015-06-29

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 1466684518

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The advancement of new technologies has greatly increased the impact of information systems on daily human life. As technology continues to rapidly progress, human-computer interaction is quickly becoming a topic of interest. Human Behavior, Psychology, and Social Interaction in the Digital Era combines best practices and empirical research on social networking and other related technologies. Emphasizing creative and innovative implementation across various disciplines, this publication is a critical reference source for researchers, educators, students, IT managers, and government healthcare agencies concerned with the latest research in the fields of information systems and networks, mobile technology, cybercrime, and multitasking.

Mobile Learning Applications in Early Childhood Education
Mobile Learning Applications in Early Childhood Education

Author: Papadakis, Stamatios

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-11-29

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1799814882

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Mobile technologies combined with an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge and organization of learning experiences that are meaningful to children could create a creative and interactive learning environment different from that of traditional teaching. Making good use of mobile learning with appropriate devices will increase the learning motivations of the students and help them bring about positive performance. Mobile Learning Applications in Early Childhood Education is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of mobile learning techniques and strategies within diversified teaching settings. While highlighting topics including computational thinking, ubiquitous learning, and social development, this book is ideally designed for researchers, teachers, parents, curriculum developers, instructional designers, academicians, students, and practitioners seeking current research on the application of mobile technology within child education.

Evolving Issues Surrounding Technoethics and Society in the Digital Age
Evolving Issues Surrounding Technoethics and Society in the Digital Age

Author: Luppicini, Rocci

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-06-30

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1466661232

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The advancement of technologies in the 20th century has radically transformed the interconnectedness of humans, science, and technology within an evolving society. Evolving Issues Surrounding Technoethics and Society in the Digital Age serves as an interdisciplinary base of scholarly contributions on the subject of technoethics, a field that deals with current and future problems that arise at the intersection of science, technological innovation, and human life and society. This premier reference work leverages ethical analysis, risk analysis, technology evaluation, and the combination of ethical and technological analyses within a variety of real life decision-making contexts, appealing to scholars and technology experts working in new areas of technology research where social and ethical issues emerge.

Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies
Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies

Author: Thompson, Steven John

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-04-30

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1466660112

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With rapid advancements in human enhancement technologies, society struggles with many issues, such as definition, effects, participation, regulation, and control. Current and future initiatives in these technologies may not be in the participants’ best interests; therefore, it is imperative for research on humanitarian considerations to be available to those affiliated with this field. Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies compiles prestigious research and provides a well-rounded composite of the field’s role in emerging technologies. Addressing both present and future concerns, this publication serves as a valuable reference work for researchers, students, professionals, and practitioners involved in computer science and the humanities, as well as many engaged in a humanities approach to metasystems, new artificial life, and robotics.

Integrating Video Game Research and Practice in Library and Information Science
Integrating Video Game Research and Practice in Library and Information Science

Author: Ratliff, Jacob A.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2015-02-28

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 1466681764

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Video games are now a ubiquitous form of media used by the majority of the American population. However, the academic research field surrounding this genre does not accurately reflect the pervasive influence of video games. The field of library and information sciences helps provide the necessary foundational support for this media. Integrating Video Game Research and Practice in Library and Information Science brings together video gaming culture and its unique forms of communication with information behavior research. By detailing the nuances of video games and their influence, this reference book reveals communication patterns within society and provides comprehensive background and analysis for libraries, librarians, and information professionals.

Cases on the Societal Effects of Persuasive Games
Cases on the Societal Effects of Persuasive Games

Author: Ruggiero, Dana

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-06-30

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1466662077

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"This book investigates the connection between multimedia technologies and game-based learning for an improved understanding of the impact and effectiveness of serious games in modern societies, offering examples from the fields of education, business, healthcare, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Societal Benefits of Freely Accessible Technologies and Knowledge Resources
Societal Benefits of Freely Accessible Technologies and Knowledge Resources

Author: Terán, Oswaldo

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2015-04-30

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 1466683376

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Open access to information resources and technology can have a profound impact on the economic development of a region as well as society in general. In recent years, reaction against proprietary knowledge and technology has led to tremendous debate both in academic and professional circles. Societal Benefits of Freely Accessible Technologies and Knowledge Resources analyzes current perspectives on the advantages of unrestricted access to information resources and technology intended to advance the prospect for knowledge, innovation, and development across the globe. Touching on topics of relevance to the private and public sectors, this publication is ideally designed for use by policymakers, business managers, academicians, researchers, students, IT practitioners, and legal professionals.