games4learning initiative
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Games4Learning Initiative. Elizabeth A. Evans UNC-Chapel Hill ITS Teaching and Learning March 2009 LTC Meeting. Once upon a time…. An initiative was born. The Precursors. September 2006: Group viewing of Web conference on multiuser games October 2006: Campus-wide discussion of gaming. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Games4Learning InitiativeElizabeth A. Evans
UNC-Chapel HillITS Teaching and LearningMarch 2009 LTC Meeting
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Once upon a time…
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The Precursors
September 2006: Group viewing of Web conference on multiuser games
October 2006: Campus-wide discussion of gaming
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Obviously…
There was interest.
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Goals
Conversation and Debate and Inquiry Funding Teaching and Learning Excitement
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Symposium Scheduled
1. Issues, concerns, roadblocks breakout session
2.NSF program officer3.Everything else
• Two (faculty) speakers• Other breakout sessions• Pre-symposium events
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Co-Sponsors Office of Research Development Health Sciences Library Information Technology Services The University Library The Odum Inst. Working Group on the Internet and the Social Sciences The School of Information and Library Science The Department of Sociology The James M. Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence The Department of Biology The Department of English The Department of Chemistry The Department of Computer Science The Department of Romance Languages Kenan-Flagler Business School The School of Education The Renaissance Computing Institute Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development
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Did Anybody Come?
August 10: 13 registrants August 17: 36 registrants August 22: 64 registrants August 24: 88 registrants August 28: 105 registrants
• Arts and Sciences: 23 (12 different departments)• Centers, Institutes, Programs: 10 (5 different centers and institutes)• Professional Schools: 54 (11 different schools)• Service Organizations: 12 (3 different organizations)• Libraries: 8 (2 different libraries)• Other: 3
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Did Anybody Come?
VR Tours: 60 registrants Immersive Power of Created Worlds:
15 registrants, 14 on waiting list Learning and Entertainment in World
of Warcraft: 15 registrants, 5 on waiting list
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Reminder: Goals
Conversation and Debate and Inquiry Funding Teaching and Learning Excitement
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The Ongoing Initiative
Games4Learning list http://LearnIT.unc.edu/
Games4Learning Grants Students Events
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The Ongoing Initiative:Web Site
Funding opportunities Game reviews Calendar of events Resources like lists and Web sites Event materials (audio, photos,
handouts)
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The Ongoing Initiative:
Events Learning and Entertainment in World of Warcraft (repeat) Exploring Haptic Interfaces Legal Issues in Virtual Worlds (discussion) Using World of Warcraft to Teach Leadership Simulation and Role-Playing in Teaching and Learning: Serious Games, Face
to Face Learning and Entertainment in World of Warcraft Finding Funding Does Game-Based Learning Work? The Immersive Power of Created Worlds Game Engine Show and Tell Alternate Reality Games Meet the Gamers: The Student Gaming Experience! Your Thoughts are Important to Us! Liquid Narrative: The Importance of Story Alternate Reality Games (EDUCAUSE Web Seminar)
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The Ongoing Initiative:
Projects Alternate Reality Game for
undergraduates Grant proposals are beginning First Year Seminars Student recruitment Additional game reviews
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Your Turn
Questions? Comments?
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Join Us
Subscribe to the list: http://mail.unc.edu/lists/read/subscribe?name=games4learning
Visit the Web site: http://LearnIT.unc.edu/Games4Learning
Share a resource: [email protected]