Educational Gaming

November 16 presenters and panelists will encourage participants to imagine the future workplace, and consider how integration of gaming and related project-based learning can prepare students for future success.

Those who attend on November 16 are invited to a “game design experience” on the morning of November 17, where they will learn how gaming can support the power of project-based learning in helping student develop the Four Cs of 21st Century Learning.

These two days are brought to you by two major collaborators that have worked together to design and produce this conference:

Southeastern Regional Education Service Center ( SERESC), a non-profit educational collaborative, and

Zulama , a company of innovative professionals with extensive backgrounds in education who care deeply about improving schools and preparing students for exciting futures.

MORNING PRESENTER AND EXPERT PANELIST: DAN ROY

FEATURED GUEST PANELIST: MASAKO ROY

MODERATOR: JOHN SUPER

Morning Session, PART 1: Moderated “Fireside Chat” Presenters and panelists will encourage participants to imagine the future workplace, and consider how integration of gaming and related project based learning can prepare students for future success.

The Presenter and Panelists will consider the following questions:

· What do we mean when we say the “left side-right side" brain and how does this relate to the knowledge economy?
· What are the key skills required for employment in the game design industry?
· Why is collaboration and communications so important?
· Why is teamwork essential?
· How do the following get employed in game design?
· science, technology, engineering, math
· Screenwriting ( creative writing, storytelling)
· Game design- incorporating critical thinking and creativity
· Principles of project management and iteration
· How transferable are game design skills to other industries?
· Examples of how careers have developed
· Becoming part of a game development team
· Additional questions to be discussed from the fireside chatters and open questions from the audience

Morning Session, PART 2: Computer Science Wrapped Around Game Design

PRESENTER: Dan Roy

What Any Game Designer Needs to Know. This session will focus on stages and components of game design, effectively using games in various subject areas, and adapting game design to groups and individuals. Plan to experience the 4C's of 21st Century Career Skills .

Educators who:

• Are interested in the concepts, development and use of game design as part of curriculum and instruction.
  
• Are interested in knowing: why educational gaming is being used in curriculum and instruction; what is involved in game design; how educators can design games for their lessons every day; and how others have addressed the challenges and benefits of game design.

Dan Roy, Presenter, Morning Session

Dan is the founder of Skylight Games, a social enterprise helping people of all ages fall in love with learning through games. He has designed games for learning for 13 years, and his work has been supported by the Gates, Hewlett, and Verizon foundations and the US Department of Education. His newest game, “Lyriko: Learn Languages with Music” is available on iOS and Android this Fall (lyriko.com). Dan has also made games to teach math, science, and history. He holds a BS in computer Science from UMass Amherst and a SM in Comparative Media Studies from MIT.

Masako is a Producer at Skylight Games, coordinating translation, art, quality assurance, usability testing, video production, and Asian marketing. Before joining Skylight Games, she worked in Tokyo for five years making textbooks, games, toys and websites to teach math, science and morals. She has a passion for improving education for kids who don't have many learning opportunities, leading her to create learning tools for kids in developing countries throughout Asia. She holds BAs in International Political Science and Economics and Japanese Language Education from Waseda University in Japan.

Early Adopters of Educational Gaming Technology from the Northeast, New England and Nearby will talk about bringing Educational Gaming to curriculum and instruction in their schools, districts or member regions.

Prominent among the presenters are members of the Cattaraugus-Allegheny, NY Board of Cooperative Educational Services (CA-BOCES). CA-BOCES representatives will provide an overview of their work in introducing an Entertainment Technology Curriculum to schools in New York State. They will share the vision the BOCES have in committing to a blended and project-based learning model based on Game Design. They will include incorporation of the Four Cs, and support for the intense interest of students desiring careers in the game industry.

The CA-BOCES representatives will be joined by Norma-Jean Audet, Technology Director of RSU 4 , ME, who will share the ME RSU 4 experience in early adoption of educational gaming, including observations of students' learning and engagement at both Oak Hill Middle and Oak Hill High School.

8:30 am.........................Check-In, Networking, Continental Breakfast

9:00 am........................ Welcome and Introductions

9:15-10:30 am...............Morning Presentation: Moderated Panel

10:30-10:45 am.............Break

10:45am-12:00 pm.......Morning Session: Basics of Game Design

12:00-12:45 pm.............Working Lunch at SERESC, Networking

12:45-2:45 pm...............Presentation by School Leaders who have led schools in incorporating game design in instruction.

2:45-3:00 pm.................Wrap-up, Feedback, Certificates

Day Two is an invitation for Day 1 attendees to further explore and experience the world of game design and programming.

Zulama, collaborative partner in bringing you this two day event, will provide the design and resources for the gaming experience.

Early Adopters from the afternoon of Day 1 will be available to facilitate.

Educators who

• Would like to experience the development and use of games, with a platform highlighting the "4 C's" provided by Zulama, and facilitated by BOCES educators who are experienced in using educational gaming in their schools. Two rotating sessions, 75 minutes each.
  

• Would like to hear more about Zulama Modern Learning. Representatives will provide a 60-Minute in-depth review of the Zulama Entertainment Technology Curriculum and Learning Management System.

8:00 am ...........................................Check-In, Networking, Continental Breakfast

8:30 am 9:45 am.............................Participate in Activity 1 or 2

Attendees will participate in two “Game Design Experiences” conducted by BOCES trainers, giving the attendees hands-on experience in how project-based learning supports development of the Four C's. Attendees will see and learn how to bring these concepts into their classrooms.

9:45-10:00 am .................................Break. Your group switches activities

10:00 am to 11:15 am.....................Participate in Second Activity

11:15 am-12:15 pm..........................Wrap Up: Zulama Modern Learning will provide a 60-Minute in-depth review of the Entertainment Technology Curriculum and Learning Management System.

12:15-1:00 pm...................................Working Lunch and Networking at SERESC; Feedback and Certificates

1:00-2:30 pm.................................... No presentations planned.

District and School Teams are welcome to stay for follow-up discussion and planning. Presenters, facilitators and sponsors will be available to share their knowledge and experience, and answer questions.

Location: SERESC Conference Center, 29 Commerce Drive, Bedford, NH 03110

Contact Information: 603 206-6800 www.seresc.net/events

Questions about Registration: Sabrina Bryant sabrina@seresc.net or 603 206-6800

Cost: $215.00 for the Day 1 Conference which includes an invitation to attend the Day 2 gaming experience. Early registration discount: $195.00 if registration is confirmed by November 9, 2015.

Attended the Day 1 Conference, but can't attend the Day 2 gaming experience? You are welcome to send a substitute.

Click here to register!

Registration closes 7 days before event date, on November 9, 2015 . To inquire about available seats after this deadline, contact sabrina@seresc.net.

SERESC and Zulama have collaborated to bring you this event. However, SERESC receives no income from the sale of the Zulama product.

**All received registrations are subject to Cancellation/Refund policy. A full refund will be made for cancellations sent via email 7 days before the event.

**Refunds will not be given if the request is received less than 7 days prior to the event.

**Refunds will not be given for “no shows”.

**SERESC accepts substitution of another person. 24 hours advanced notice is appreciated.

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**SERESC reserves the right to postpone or cancel events.