Summer Workshop | Games2Teach collaboratory

Summer Workshop | Games2Teach collaboratory
When
-
Location
Online in Zoom
Presenter(s)
Julie Sykes (CASLS, University of Oregon)
Stephanie Knight (CASLS, University of Oregon)

An interactive, online workshop where language instructors from K-12 and higher ed experience collaborative, game-oriented play, learn how game design principles promote language acquisition, and learn to implement games in their classrooms. Tuesday 6/29 and Friday 7/2 are synchronous, and Wednesday 6/30 and Thursday 7/1 involve supported, asynchronous prototype development. Based on the Games2Teach project from CASLS (University of Oregon) and CERCLL (University of Arizona).

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Objectives

  • Participants will be able to explain how game design principles promote language acquisition.
  • Participants will articulate at least one lesson in which learning opportunities are extended and enhanced with intentional use of game design principles.
  • Participants will demonstrate understanding of the connection between cognitive processes, play, and how play enhances learning.
  • Participants will demonstrate understanding of how play can promote interactional competence.

 

Credit

 

Continuing Professional Education credit hours are available for those who attend the workshop in its entirety.

Cost

$50 for teachers & faculty, $25 for students

Accessibility

Please notify us by June 22, 2021 of accessibility needs for the workshop, by emailing coerll@austin.utexas.edu.

Registration

Registration will be capped at 30 people, so register soon to secure your spot!

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