Connected Play
Yasmin B. Kafai
Reading Time
at 250 WPM3h 31m
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Connected Play
by Yasmin B. Kafai, Deborah A. Fields, Mizuko Itō
Published
2013
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
211
ISBN-13
9781299988347
Description
"Millions of children visit virtual worlds every day. In such virtual play spaces as Habbo Hotel, Toontown, and Whyville, kids chat with friends from school, meet new people, construct avatars, and earn and spend virtual currency. In 'Connected Play', Yasmin Kafai and Deborah Fields investigate what happens when kids play in virtual worlds, how this matters for their offline lives, and what this means for the design of educational opportunities in digital worlds."
Subjects
Ready Player One
Avatars in networked virtual environments
Collaborative Design In Virtual Environments
Multi-user virtual environments for the classroom
Interdisciplinary advancements in gaming, simulations and virtual environments
Being there together
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Connected Play?
This edition of Connected Play has approximately 211 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Connected Play?
For most readers, Connected Play typically takes between 4h 24m and 2h 56m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 31m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 52,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Connected Play?
The estimated word count for Connected Play is approximately 52,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Connected Play?
Connected Play was written by Yasmin B. Kafai, Deborah A. Fields, Mizuko Itō.
When was Connected Play published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.