Using Game Modding to Promote and Provide Basic IT Skills to a Female Audience.

Author: 
Yucel, Ibrahim
Zupko, Joseph
Seif El-Nasr, Magy
Peer reviewed: 
Yes, item is peer reviewed.
Scholarly level: 
Faculty/Staff
Date created: 
2006
Keywords: 
Game modding
IT skills
Abstract: 

Many researchers have argued for the use of video games as a useful learning tool. This presentation examines the use of video game modding in motivating female students to learn basic IT skills.

Language: 
English
Document type: 
Conference presentation
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