Games+Learning+Society 10 Conference: PM1: Leading Game-based Learning

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PM1: Leading Game-based Learning

Leading Game-based Learning

Facilitator: Elizabeth King, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Panelists: Danielle Herro (Clemson University), Janice Mertes (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction), Representatives from the Oregon School District, Ellyn Dickmann (UW-Whitewater), Seann Dikkers (Ohio University) and Playful Learning Advisory Board members

This panel discussion will provide insight and inspiration about how education leaders can best support classroom teachers’ use of games for learning. Moderated by Elizabeth King from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, participants on this panel will share their experiences with and perspectives on supporting the integration of digital media and games in classrooms, throughout school buildings, and across entire school districts. Panelists include classroom teachers, scholars, and administrators and leaders at the K-12, post-secondary, and state level.

Speakers

Ellyn Dickmann

Associate Dean, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

- School/community safety | - Network analysis | - Administrators' roles in supporting faculty innovation | - Shifting campus culture to foster innovation

Seann Dikkers

Associate Professor, Bethel University

Danielle Herro

Associate Professor of Digital Media and Learning, Clemson University

I study game-based curricula and learning in K-12 classrooms, teach courses on the potential of games, social media and emerging technologies to promote learning, and most recently have begun large-scale initiatives to move STEAM practices into schools.