Teaching computer programming through tabletop games is a research-backed best practice approach for both students and teachers. Come learn about great resources for starting a coding program.
Retailers: Talking about Games with Parents/Teachers
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Selling a game to a gamer is easy, but how can you better communicate with teachers and parents? Learn how to talk about learning gains, classroom connections, and more from a school administrator.
High School Subjects - Using Great Games in Your Classroom or Library
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Come learn from the experts about games that directly align to high school courses.
Description:
For more than 10 years, the Genesee Valley (NY) Game Library has supported classrooms with great games, lesson plans, and best practice for teaching with and designing games. Come learn from the experts about games that directly align to high school courses. You will leave this session with a resource list, example lesson plans, and tips for implementation including a handout for administrators and parents about how games and game design bring high school course content to life for students.
Sixth through Eighth Grade - Using Great Games in Your Classroom or Library
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Come learn from the experts about games that best fit into the subject areas covered in sixth through eighth grade classrooms.
Description:
For more than 10 years, the Genesee Valley (NY) Game Library has supported classrooms with great games, lesson plans, and best practice for teaching with and designing games. Come learn from the experts about games that best fit into the subject areas covered in sixth through eighth grade classrooms. You will leave this session with a resource list, example lesson plans, and tips for implementation including a handout for administrators and parents about the use of games and game design for learning.