Tangents Of Play: Teaching & Learning Through Misdirection

Title:
Tangents Of Play: Teaching & Learning Through Misdirection
Year:
2025
Original Order:
2373
Game:
TRD25ND274222
Short Description:
Case studies of games-based learning in my university literature courses. The shared purpose of goals, rules, and attitudes in both study and play, and how unpredictable divergences lead to learning.
Long Description:
Attendees will engage in hands-on activities from 3 of my classes (Creative Writing, Literature and Games, and Living Literature) and review a few ideas from instructional design and play theory. I’ll demonstrate how best practices enhance learner motivation and engagement through semi-structured lessons that remain open to learner experience, player agency, and positive outcomes beyond prescribed goals.
Event Type:
TRD - Trade Day Event
Minimum Players:
5
Maximum Players:
30
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Duration:
1
Game Master Names:
Tim Bryant, Trade Day
Tournament:
No
Round Number:
1
Total Rounds:
1
Location:
JW
Room Name:
White River Ballroom F (Back)
Special Category:
none
Tickets Available:
22
Last Modified:
7/30/2025