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CoSN's 6th Annual International Symposium: Using Games and Simulations for Engaged Learning
March 27, 2007
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Embarcadero Center
Symposium Webcasts
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Coffee, Muffins and Breakfast Breads
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8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
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Welcome and Introductions
- William Gilcher, PhD, Co-Chair, CoSN International Committee & Director, Media Projects North America, Goethe-Institut/German Cultural Center
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8:45 AM - 8:55 AM
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Serious Games Video by The George Lucas Educational Foundation
Produced by Ken Ellis
Introduced by Cindy Johanson, Chief Operating Officer, The George Lucas Foundation
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8:55 AM – 9:30 AM
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Keynote Presentation: “Don't Bother Me, Mom—I'm Learning”: How Computer and Video Games Are Preparing Your Kids For 21st Century Success—and How You Can Help
Based on his recent book Don't Bother Me, Mom—I'm Learning, Marc Prensky presents the case—profoundly countercultural but true nevertheless—that video and computer-game playing, within limits, actually benefits today's “digital native” kids, who are using the games to prepare themselves for life in the 21st century. The reason kids are so attracted to these games, Mr. Prensky says, is that they are learning important future skills, from collaboration, to prudent risk-taking, to strategy formulation and execution, to complex moral and ethical decision-making in a fast-changing world. Mr. Prensky’s arguments are backed by university researchers studying games, as well as by studies of gamers who have become successful corporate workers, entrepreneurs, leaders, doctors, lawyers, scientists, and other professionals. His work leads the way to showing how games can be used to engage 21s century students in learning.
- Marc Prensky, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, games2train.com and Corporate Gameware, LLC
- View Marc Prensky's Presentation
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9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
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Session I: Innovative Examples
This session will showcase four exemplary models of educational games/simulations that are used today in schools. Presenters will give a brief overview of the key aspects of each product, showing examples of how it is being used to improve student performance and sharing lessons learned.
- Lilla Voss, Chief Advisor, Department of Primary, Lower Secondary and General Adult Education, Denmark Ministry of Education (Moderator) (Invited)
- Yam San Chee, PhD, Associate Professor, Learning Sciences & Technologies Academic Group & Learning Sciences Lab, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Claudia L’Amoreaux, Community Developer, Linden Lab
- Bailey Mitchell, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Forsyth County School District, GA
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10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
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Break
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Response Panel to Keynote and International Examples
- James Bosco, EdD, Co-Chair, CoSN International Committee & Emeritus Professor, Western Michigan University (Moderator)
- Chris Dede, EdD, Timothy E. Wirth Professor of Learning Technologies, Graduate School of Education, Harvard University
- Cher Ping Lim, PhD, Associate Professor of Teaching and Learning, School of Education, Edith Cowan University, Australia
- Bob Moore, PhD, Sociologist, Workscapes and Organizations Area, Computing Science Laboratory, Palo Alto Research Center (PARC)
- Takasi Sakamoto, President, Japan Association for Promotion of Educational Technology (JAPET) and Professor Emeritus, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM– 2:15 PM
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Small Group Activity: Best Use of Gaming and Simulations in Education
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2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
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Break
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2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
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Group Activity Report Out
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3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
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Closing Keynote Presentation: Creative Learning—Unlocking the Power of Games
Lord Puttnam will argue that young learners expect more engagement than can possibly be offered through textbooks alone. He will consider creative ways in which the educational sector can work with the games sector to create the kind of tools that, in a world offering information on tap 24/7, will still grip the imagination of learners of all ages. In addition, Lord Puttnam will provide an overview of the developments and thinking in the United Kingdom.
- Lord (David) Puttnam, Education Advisor to the British Government and former Oscar-winning Producer of ‘Chariots of Fire’, ‘The Killing Fields’, ‘The Mission’ and ‘Midnight Express’
- View Lord Putnam's Presentation
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3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
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Break
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Conclusions and Implications for Educators, Policymakers and Funding Organizations
Panel members will help bring the symposium to a productive closure by providing their thoughts on the conclusions which can be drawn from the presentations and discussions as well as the implications for educational policy. Presenters may also address what role they see games and simulations have on individualized learning and what standards should be used to assess the quality of education gaming software
- Timothy Magner, Director, Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education (Moderator)
- Greg Jones, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Technology and Cognition, University of North Texas
- Henry Kelly, PhD, President, Federation of American Scientists (FAS)
- Niel McLean, Executive Director, Educational Practice, British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (BECTA)
- Constance Yowell, PhD, Director, Digital Media, Learning & Education, Program on Human and Community Development, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
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5:00 - 5:15 PM
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Closing Remarks/Summary
- William Gilcher, PhD, Co-Chair, CoSN International Committee
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5:15 – 7:00 PM
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Reception
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