Using Games to Build Community in At-Risk Environments
| ID: | TRD1568809 |
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| Email: | splewa (at) novahs.org (Replace (at) with @ for real address.) |
| Category: | Trade Day Event |
| Rules: | Game system not specified |
| Time slot: | Wed Jul 29 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (1 hour) |
| Cost: | $0.00 |
| Host: | unknown |
| Ages: | Everyone (6+) |
| Experience required: | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
| Materials provided? | Yes |
| Location: | JW, room 203 |
| Tickets: | 81 out of 100 are available (as of 6:57 am Thursday August 27th, 2020) |
| Event added: | Thu Aug 27 6:57 am |
This seminar will discuss the use of board games to encourage community-building within at-risk schools. Handouts and other materials will be provided.
Students who are labeled as “at-risk†are in danger of dropping out of the education system and are in need of stronger community bonds to help them succeed both academically and in their post-secondary lives. Gaming can be an effective way to build critical thinking skills, curiosity, and a sense of community among children. This seminar will discuss techniques and tips for using board/card games to encourage community-building within schools, particularly among students within an at-risk environment. In particular, we will discuss the use of co-op games (Pandemic, Ghost Stories, Forbidden Island, Hanabi) to encourage team-building and communication. Participants should bring questions and concerns with them as well as game titles that they are interested in trying within a classroom/extra-curricular setting. Handouts and other materials will be provided.