Reuben Hoar Library (Littleton)

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

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Playing smarter in a digital world

bibliography

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Randy Kulman

the LearningWorks for kids model for using popular video games and apps to teach executive functions

"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