TRD – Trade Day Event
Classic business situations and the game industry collide in this Clue-meets-Family-Feud style seminar. Case studies, in-class analysis, & expert advice…with participant prizes for top solutions!
We will be looking at different psychological components of games and game development, using both theory and practical application. Concepts covered will include things like emotional intelligence, cognitive biases, what makes games fun, motivational theory, and learning theory. We will then tie all of this to what makes games fun. Throughout the session, we will […]
Two Butler University Professors (English, Musicology) will discuss strategies for utilizing aspects of Role Playing Games in the college classroom. How might you design character sheets to understand Jane Austen’s protagonists and their development through experience? Can asking students to role play historical and fictional characters of the 18th century help contextualize the artistic and […]
Need a place to network and share your games and education research? We got you covered. Attend this event to see what next year has in the works with Butler University and the Trade Day staffers.
Using the research compiled by Carol Dweck this is seminar explaining how we can use games to help our students to develop a growth mindset.
Gamification in the classroom has become a hot topic. We will present and play several games that focus directly on science concepts covered in 6th to 12th grade. Concepts that can be taught or reinforced with some of the games we will focus on include: Extreme Weather, Compounds and Chemical Bonding, Natural Resource Use and […]
Bandersnatch (Black Mirror), which uses the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure format, gives watchers a way to make their own path through digital content and feel like their choices have meaning. The format can be applied to a classroom/library/museum setting where student choice can create unique experiences while also maintaining shared goals with the rest of the class. This […]
A presentation/discussion that explores the educational benefits of wargaming, for both students and educators, and showcases historical uses of wargaming in the military, business world, and academia
We Need Diverse Books…and Games: Games and gaming need a more diverse audience and more diverse designers. We will talk about games by minority authors / designers, attracting minority patrons to game programs, and also highlight a new publishing house for minorities. A representative from NWO Publishing will be a special guest! Presented by Beth […]
Breaking out? Escaping? Participate in a full 45 minute experience, then breakdown the puzzles and clues with an eye on creating your own experience, and how to avoid pitfalls and 10’ pits.