In this presentation learn how OTPL built a large and diverse game library, hosts successful tabletop game days, and circulates many games to patrons.
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In just over a year, Orion Township Public Library has built a large and diverse game collection that is used to host successful tabletop game days in the library. Additionally, OTPL has begun to circulate some of these games to patrons. Learn how OTPL has been successful introducing gaming in the library and explore how you can apply these ideas to your library and community.
Heroes of Literature - A gameful approach to the Classroom.
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Heroes of Literature is a unique take on "gamifying" the classroom. This workshop discusses the process of this unique approach. Warning: Nerf gun wars will happen.
How to Integrate Your Brick & Mortar Store with an Ecommerce Solution
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CrystalCommerce offers a 360 degree retail solution for the hobby game industry, and we would like to show you how to use our solution to level up your store.
How to Start a Tabletop Gaming Club for Middle Schoolers
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Looking to start a club? Get experienced information on how to start, what to do, how to get involved in the community, and how to keep the enthusiasm going all year long!
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Looking to start a club? Get experienced information from a teacher who has been running a successful club for over two years. There will be examples of how to start (talking to administrators, aligning your club with standards, and how to find the games/money), what to do once your club has gotten up and running, and how to keep it going all year long without losing student interest! There is also a focus on how to get your game club involved in the local community, as well as the school’s community. A focus is placed on Middle School, but information can translate across grade levels. Ideas, game list suggestions, and other helpful information for starting your club will be provided.
Recruiting and interviewing skills as viewed through the lens of the Hobby Gaming Retail market. Host Paul Butler has written mgmt training programs & been a regional recruiter for national chains.
Kickstarter and other crowd-funding sites have created an opportunity for passionate designers to share their ideas and gather support to make those games into reality.
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Kickstarter and other crowd-funding sites have created an opportunity for passionate designers to share their ideas and gather support to make those games into reality. Join us for a discussion of all the elements needed to run a successful Kickstarter campaign including preparation, marketing, project coordination, follow up and follow through.
Learning Through Play: The Value of Cooperative Games for Kids
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Come to this FUN, engaging, hands-on seminar to learn about specific learning skills available through cooperative games and which are important to parents.
Mathematics and gaming are natural pairs. This seminar will explore the how to introduce students to games, and the use of games in designing engaging math lessons.
Mom. She’s the original superhero! She’s also the gatekeeper to the family and controls the ins and outs of day- to-day activities… including how the entertainment dollar is spent.
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Mom. She’s the original superhero! She’s also the gatekeeper to the family and controls the ins and outs of day- to-day activities… including how the entertainment dollar is spent. Times are changing, and Mom is changing with them. In this session, we’ll talk about who Mom is today, and how you can interact with her to maximize her influence on the family with regards to the games you offer. Let Mom open the gate for you.