Library game programs for disabled patrons. Includes working with caregivers, organization, types of programs, ideas for funding, promotion, and partnerships.
Games for Learning: from Philosophy to Hand-On Techniques
Summary:
Beyond social games we will look at applied techniques for learning through games. Subjects will include math, communication and, new this year, the arts. Will cover single period to whole year games.
During this session you will learn about games that will help ESL students in your classroom and how they relate to the Common Core and WIDA CanDo Descriptors for English language learners.
Grow Your Community Using Duels of the Planeswalkers
Summary:
The best way to teach a new player Magic is through Duels of the Planeswalkers. Master using this valuable tool that could help teach new players in your store and keep them coming back.
Gaming is full of fantastic myths and stories that can inspire students in their own writing. This seminar will demonstrate how to utilize games to reinforce aspects of the Hero’s Journey.
Implementation of gaming activities for information literacy instruction.
Summary:
Speakers will discuss the creation and implementation of games for library instruction.
Description:
Speakers will discuss the creation and implementation of games for library instruction. Examples of games that specifically support the Association of College and Research Libraries' Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education will be covered. Methods for developing games specific to the needs of individual library instruction programs based on current game design theory will be discussed and attendees will workshop on potential games to bring back to their classes.
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.
Description:
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.
Using library game programs to help students in local schools who are having issues keeping up with classwork. Will include ideas on working with locals schools and tutors, and sample games to try.