Irish Symposium on Game Based Learning (iGBL 2013)
6-7 June, Dublin Institute of Technology
http://igbl2013.wordpress.com
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 8, 2013
The purpose of iGBL2013 is to:
- report on the use of game-based learning in primary, secondary and third-level education
- explore the effectiveness of game-based learning
- identify how game-based learning can be facilitated in educational settings
Email us at igbl2013@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @igbl2013.
IMPORTANT DATES
8th March: Abstract submission deadline
8th April: Notification of abstract acceptance
19th April: Earlybird registration deadline
3rd May: Registration deadline
31st May: Final submission of presentations
TOPICS
We are seeking contributions on a wide range of topics including, but not limited to:
- Pedagogical/learning theories for game based learning
- Evaluation of game based learning
- Assessment in game based learning
- Integrating game based learning within the curriculum
- Social and collaborative aspects of game-based learning
- Organisational issues when implementing games within educational settings
- Gender/age/cultural issues
- Gamification (use of gaming elements within the curriculum)
- Designing games for learning
- Serious games
- Technologies, tools and platforms for developing games for learning
- Technologies for mobile and multi-user games for learning
- Location-based technology for game-based learning
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
This year the programme will include presentations, workshops and pecha kucha sessions as well as interactive poster presentations. All submission types require a 300-500 word abstract to be received by 8 March 2013. Submissions must be made via the online form at http://bit.ly/W4XnIH. Authors will be notified of the status of their proposal by 8 April 2013.
Thanks for your interest and we look forward to seeing you at iGBL2013!
Kind regards,
Pauline
Dr. Pauline Rooney
iGBL2013 Conference Chair
Learning, Teaching & Technology Centre
Dublin Institute of Technology
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