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* Title of Class:Practical Gaming - Applying the Lessons of Gaming to Life | * Title of Class:Practical Gaming - Applying the Lessons of Gaming to Life | ||
** We'll look at games and gaming through the lens of applying the underlying concepts and strategies to scenarios in every-day life. This will be approached as a Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE), designed to be both interactive and communal - learn new ways to think about gaming and life, and share the lessons you've learned through gaming. Some games and examples will be provided, but bring your own games, too! | ** We'll look at games and gaming through the lens of applying the underlying concepts and strategies to scenarios in every-day life. This will be approached as a Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE), designed to be both interactive and communal - learn new ways to think about gaming and life, and share the lessons you've learned through gaming. Some games and examples will be provided, but bring your own games, too! | ||
** Some materials to get the discussion going: | |||
*** [http://www.ted.com/talks/john_hunter_on_the_world_peace_game.html John Hunter and the World Peace Game] | |||
*** [http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/institutes/gamesinstitute.aspx Microsoft Games for Learning Institute] | |||
*** [http://www.upworthy.com/take-two-normal-people-add-money-to-just-one-of-them-and-watch-what-happens-next?c=ufb1 Rich/Poor strategy] | |||
*** more to come | |||
* Class Facilitator: Aaron | * Class Facilitator: Aaron | ||
* Interested Attendees: | * Interested Attendees: | ||