An interesting event for those based in London and researching serious games; the Game Based Learning Conference 2009. This is the only event of its kind currently in existence that deals with all aspects of games in learning.
Game Based Learning provides a discussion forum via various invited talks on stimulating, challenging and provocative dialogue spaces at the intersection between the education, gaming, social media and consumer electronics sectors. Speakers for the 2009 version, taking place on the 19th and 20th of March are;
- Tom Watson, MP, UK Cabinet Minister for Transformational Government
- Nolan Bushnell, Founder of Atari, father of the video game industry
- Alice Taylor, Commissioning Editor, Education, Channel 4
- Dr Richard Graham, Clinical Director of Adolescent Directorate, Tavistock Centre
- Marco Minoli, Director, Slitherine
- Sean Dromgoole, CEO, Some Research & GameVision
- Derek Robertson, Learning & Teaching Scotland
- Terry Deary, Author, Horrible Histories
Game Based Learning 2009 will focus on:
- Examining practical examples of how games and other entertainment software are being embraced in schools, universities and other establishments.
- Presenting and discussing latest market data, trends and behaviors.
- Debating the implications of video game and Internet rating systems in the context of learning and teaching.
- Providing valuable social and networking opportunities for all delegates.
- Creating, capturing and making available unique reference material for the interactive entertainment industry, policy makers, education professionals and the public.
- Tom Watson, MP, UK Cabinet Minister for Transformational Government
- Nolan Bushnell, Founder of Atari, father of the video game industry
- Alice Taylor, Commissioning Editor, Education, Channel 4
- Dr Richard Graham, Clinical Director of Adolescent Directorate, Tavistock Centre
- Marco Minoli, Director, Slitherine
- Sean Dromgoole, CEO, Some Research & GameVision
- Derek Robertson, Learning & Teaching Scotland
- Terry Deary, Author, Horrible Histories
Game Based Learning 2009 will focus on:
- Examining practical examples of how games and other entertainment software are being embraced in schools, universities and other establishments.
- Presenting and discussing latest market data, trends and behaviors.
- Debating the implications of video game and Internet rating systems in the context of learning and teaching.
- Providing valuable social and networking opportunities for all delegates.
- Creating, capturing and making available unique reference material for the interactive entertainment industry, policy makers, education professionals and the public.
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