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The Anti-Education Era: Creating Smarter Students through Digital Learning

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James Paul Gee
James Paul Gee

James Paul Gee is a renowned educator, born on April 15, 1948. His research focuses on the relationship between digital games and language learning, which has had a profound impact on the field of education. more

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