Join Tom, Adam, Caroline, Jason and Makenzie as they discuss relationships between TTRPGs and learning for both students and adults. They'll provide examples of development and social growth.
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Looking to creatively promote student growth? Using role-playing games in classrooms could be the next pedagogical step. Join Tom, Adam, Caroline, Jason and Makenzie as they discuss relationships between TTRPGs and learning for both students and adults. They'll provide examples of development, team building, social growth, and the exciting stories that have unfolded from their experiences using this strategy. See resources and learn how to start up the next game session with learning in mind.
An interactive seminar on developing your skills as a storyteller & creative. Geared for authors and GMs, Guy from "How to be a Great GM" unpacks imagination & overcoming writers block.
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An interactive seminar focusing on developing your skills as a storyteller and creative. Geared for authors and GMs, Guy from "How to be a Great GM" unpacks imagination and overcoming writers block. During the seminar you will be required to push your imagination to the limit, submit ideas, and bury Guy with hundreds of questions.
Anyone can participate, whether you are a new GM, an experienced author, a starting out writer, or just someone who likes bananas...
Everyone takes the same path as a writer ... right? Wrong! Christopher Morgan, Aaron Rosenberg, Lisa Rodgers, and Erin M. Evans discuss what constitutes a writing career.
Join creative director Sarah Robinson & featured artist Wayne Reynolds in a discussion of illustrations, maps, & other visual elements that bring the world of Pathfinder to life.
The Benefits of Board Games (& other geeky things) on Speech, Language, & Communication
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Come to this informative seminar, conducted by a Speech-Language Pathologist, to learn how & why board games can be a huge benefit to communication for children & individuals of all ages!
The Benefits of RPGs on Speech, Language, & Communication
Summary:
Come to this informative seminar, conducted by a Speech-Language Pathologist, to learn how & why RPGs can be a huge benefit to communication for children & individuals of all ages.
Music forms an integral part of television and cinema, but where did it all begin? Join Tee Morris on a musical journey of the history of the movie soundtrack.
The Cost of Magic: Making the Unbelievable Believable
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Magic can do great things, but it needs to have limitations and costs to make it believable. Robyn Bennis, Joseph Carriker, Jr., Erin M. Evans, and Steve Drew tell you how.
Informal discussion on what is involved with running that first game. Hints, suggestions & no-no's. Join the fun!
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Informal discussion on what is involved with running that first game. Hints, suggestions and no-no's. What do you do first? Game Master responsibilities, Player responsibilities. All ages, all experience levels welcome. Join the fun!
The Geeks of Middle Earth: Authors, Creators & Fans of Science Fiction & Fantasy in New Zealand
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New Zealand: so much more than seen in movies! Meet a vibrant community of authors, fandom, literary awards, & conventions for sci-fi and fantasy in the South Pacific.
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New Zealand: so much more than what you've seen in movies! Meet a vibrant community of authors, fandom, literary awards, and conventions. Learn about key players, award-winning titles to add to your list, and triumphs and struggles of writing sci-fi & fantasy in the South Pacific. Hear how a homeland prone to natural disaster has influenced genre, how Maori folklore is represented, and dilemmas of writing true-to-life vs writing for international publishers while filmmakers can't get enough of our landscapes.
Award-winning author Grace Bridges has been president of SpecFicNZ for 5 years and is the chair of GeyserCon 2019, NZ's 40th National SF&F Convention. Her works include space opera, Irish cyberpunk, and the Earthcore urban fantasy series and editing collections such as Te Korero Ahi Ka: To Speak of the Home Fires Burning and other short-listed anthologies.