New games and discussion of games for kids from toddlers to teens. You could even win a copy of a game!
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What are great new role playing games for young people, and how do you decide if a game is right for a given group of children? Come see some new games and discuss the qualities of game for kids from toddlers to teens. You could even win a copy of a game! Academically, this convesation will cover all subjects.
Finding and Deploying the Right Games for Your Classroom
Summary:
Finding and crafting games for implementation by individual teachers, librarians, and others
Description:
Do you already have a game in mind? If not, how do you choose a game or game engine for your needs? How do you need to modify it to fit your goals, classroom, students, and school (and maybe district)? What makes a game work in the classroom? These questions and more will be addressed, and there will be time to craft game implementations for individual teachers, librarians, and others, as needed. This conversation will cover all subjects and range from toddlers to graduate schooling. We will also investigate connection to your local standards, as needed.