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).
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!
