[YL] You're invited! Nov. 15 ITEST LRC Webcast: Using Gaming & Computer Simulations for Youth Engagement & Learning

Tue Nov 13 11:35:36 EST 2007

Hi, all.   We're pleased to invite you to the ITEST LRC webcast on Using
Gaming & Computer Simulations for Youth Engagement & Learning.  It's
taking place this Thursday, Nov. 15 at 2:00pm EST.  As you may know, the
YouthLearn team is a partner in the NSF-funded ITEST Resource Center at
EDC, and we've developed a publication on gaming and simulations in
youth programs that is good background material for this webcast: 
http://www2.edc.org/itestlrc/Materials/IdeaBrief54pg.pdf

Please join if you can!

Cheers,
Wendy

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Wendy Rivenburgh
YouthLearn Initiative at EDC
55 Chapel Street, Newton, MA 02458
617.618.2159  Fax 617.332.4318
wrivenburgh at edc.org <mailto:wrivenburgh at edc.org> 

Visit YouthLearn at http://www.youthlearn.org
<http://www.youthlearn.org/> 

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2007

  <http://www2.edc.org/itestlrc> 

Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers

Funded by the National Science Foundation

Click here <http://www2.edc.org/itestlrc/about/default.asp>  for more
information about ITEST

Webcast: Using Gaming & Computer Simulations for Youth Engagement &
Learning 

Thurssday, November 15, 2007 2:00 - 3:30 ET

Presenters: 

*                    Dr. David Gibson, Research Assistant Professor of
Computer Science at the University of Vermont and Executive Director of 
Global Challenge Award ITEST Program
<http://www2.edc.org/itestlrc/projects/youthbased/award_vt.asp> 

*                    Dr. Steve Bean, Program Developer and Co-Principle
Investigator and Jacob Martinez, Project Coordinator, Girl Game Company
<http://www2.edc.org/itestlrc/projects/youthbased/gcg_ca.asp> 

Join us for this public webcast event which will highlight the important
role that games and computer simulations play in the lives and learning
experiences of today's youth. These youth-often referred to as
"power-users of technology"-have a technological expertise unmatched by
previous generations.  We will explore how technology is changing the
thinking patterns and perceptions of today's youth. How can gaming and
simulations be used to optimize the learning styles of these youth? Dr.
David Gibson will discuss how to use technology to reach these learners.
Dr. Steve Bean and Jacob Martinez will then describe what they are
observing from youth who learn by and utilize technology.

Resource for the Webcast:

http://www2.edc.org/itestlrc/Materials/IdeaBrief54pg.pdf

In This Issue

Increasingly, educators are leveraging games and computer simulations to
create dynamic learning experiences. Among the numerous ITEST projects
engaged in this work are Girl Game Company, in which girls design and
program their own games, and Global Challenge, where teams of youth
learn about systems and scientific concepts through games and
simulations. This IdeaBrief draws on the ITEST LRC webcast on Using
Gaming & Computer Simulations for Youth Engagement & Learning, available
at http://admin.acrobat.com/_a34442951/p26048951/.

How to Join:

The URL: http://learningtimes.mmalliance.acrobat.com/itestauditorium/

You SHOULD NOT dial-in before connecting online. Once you access the
Adobe Connect Room, the system will ask for your phone number and dial
out to you (provided you have a direct-dial number). If you have an
extension, then you will need to dial the number provided below.

Checking Your Computer's Readiness: 

To test your computer's readiness for the Webcast, visit 
http://www.learningtimes.net/connectcheck.shtml
<http://www.learningtimes.net/connectcheck.shtml> 

If you are unable to connect to the website after several tries: Go
ahead and dial in to the conference call number above and follow along
with the presentation.

The conference number:

Toll-Free: 1-888-288-9321

Participant Code: 477780#

NEED HELP?

If you are experiencing any difficulties, you may send an email to
help at learningtimes.net. Please include a detailed description of where
you are encountering a problem, a screenshot if possible, and what
operating system you are using (i.e. Windows XP, Mac OSX, etc.).

Please share this announcement with your colleagues or others that have
an interest in this topic. We look forward to you joining us!

Contact Cynthia Newson at cnewson at edc.org or Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert at 
sreynolds-alpert at edc.org if you have any questions.

ITEST Learning Resource Center Team

Education Development Center

http://www.edc.org

http://www2.edc.org/itestlrc

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