Role Play, Learning and Society

Title:

Role Play, Learning and Society

Year:

2007

Original Order:

4605

Game:

2007-SEM00097

Group:

Infinite Imaginations, Inc.

Long Description:

Games studies has become a serious topic in education literature, but face-to-face role play is still relatively unknown, compared with computer games in education. Why study games in education? Where are researchers finding learning in games?Last year, the primary topic was transferring knowledge. This year, the talk will focus on how role play creates social opportunities for learning.

Event Type:

SEM - Seminar

Game System:

N/A

Rules Edition:

N/A

Maximum Players:

100

Age Required:

Everyone (6+)

Experience Required:

Newcomers (maturity preferred)

Materials Provided:

Yes

Duration:

2

Game Master Names:

David Simkins

Location:

Embassy Suites

Room Name:

Chancellor 1

Tickets Available:

66