Creating Educational Games: Trailblazer Heroes, A Game to Teach AAPI History
Title:
Creating Educational Games: Trailblazer Heroes, A Game to Teach AAPI History
Year:
2024
Original Order:
21088
Game:
TRD24ND268062
Group:
Jogolabs
Short Description:
In this interactive workshop, participants will gain insights on how to create fun and engaging educational games. A case study of an AAPI history game and lessons learned will be discussed.
Long Description:
An interactive workshop in which participants will gain insights on how to create fun and engaging educational games. Dr. Joey Lee, Director of the Games Research Lab at Teachers College, Columbia University will present a case study of Trailblazer Heroes, a co-operative strategy game that teaches Asian American Pacific Islander history. Challenges and lessons learned will be discussed. This event is open to all audiences, especially for educators and designers who are interested in social issue games.
Event Type:
TRD - Trade Day Event
Minimum Players:
4
Maximum Players:
30
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)