Session 1 – Von Canon A

Exploring games for learning

How do we debate controversial scientific topics and make evidence-based decisions? How do we build and maintain better relationships in an ever-changing social landscape? How can we promote sexual education and health seeking behaviors between students and their peers?

Today’s students are faced with many problems in both their professional and personal lives that may be difficult to address through traditional pedagogical means. These panelists designed games that confront real-world problems head-on with genuine discussion inside and outside the classroom.

The panelists will reflect on setting up, implementing and assessing games for learning. Discussion will focus on using games to generate student engagement and memorable learning experiences.

Presenters

Anthony Crider

Associate Professor, Chair of the Department of Physics, Elon University

Elizabeth A. Evans
Manager, Games4Learning Initiative, School of Information and Library Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Laura Christopherson
Doctoral Student, School of Information & Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Patrick Jagoda
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow and Instructor of New Media, Department of English, University of Chicago

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