Opportunities for Gamers at the NMSU Learning Games Lab
NMSU Learning Games Lab Now Accepting Applications
The New Mexico State University Learning Games Lab is accepting applications from students in grades 6-8 AND adults for its summer Think Tank sessions starting in June. As part of the sessions, youth will have the opportunity to play and evaluate computer and video games. They will also help game designers test new games being developed at NMSU, and learn about careers related to game development. In the "Adult Only" session, adults will have the opportunity to engage in the same activities we use with youth, and work with other professionals to analyze how games could be used in classrooms, after-school programs, or other health-related activities. Informal and formal educators, community or health professionals are encouraged to apply and learn about incorporating games and exergames into their classroom or program. For more information and to apply, contact Michelle Garza at migarza@nmsu.edu. To apply, please download the appropriate application (Youth or Adult) and email, fax or mail completed applications to Michelle Garza:
E-mail: migarza@nmsu.edu
Fax: 575- 646-4275
Mail: Michelle Garza
NMSU
Learning Games Lab
PO Box 30003, MSC 3AI
Las Cruces NM 88003-8003
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Summer Think Tank Opportunities for Youth Entering Grades 6-8:
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* ALL sessions are now FULL and CLOSED to new participants, however you can still submit an application for consideration if slots open as the summer progresses
* The adult session has been canceled
The Learning Games Lab offers Think Tank sessions each summer. Game consultants involved in Summer Think Tank sessions have an opportunity to test and evaluate games in development at NMSU or on the market. Through such evaluations, students are exposed to possible careers, terminology and design in the game development field, while building on writing, presentation and other communication skills. Session dates and times for the 2011 Summer Think Tanks will be announced in mid March 2011. Check the site during that time to apply to applicable sessions. Selected consultants will be notified as soon as possible. Selected participants will be asked to pay $40 fee.
Adult Think Tank Opportunities
Adults can now be part of our Games Lab. We occasionally host an "Adult Only" session, where adults have the opportunity to engage in the same activities we use with youth, and work with other professionals to analyze how games could be used in classrooms, after-school programs, or other health-related activities. Informal and formal educators, community or health professionals are encouraged to apply and learn about incorporating educational games and exergames into their classroom or program. Game Lab Think tank session will be announce in late March 2011. Check back then for more information.
Expert Think Tank Opportunities
Expert consultants (outstanding consultants who were asked to return to participate during sessions in the school year) in the Learning Games Lab engage in more in-depth learning opportunities, such as learning Scratch, a program from MIT. Experts and game lab who have participated in the school-year Expert Scratch session, have been invited back for a two-week game development session over the summer where they create their own games.
Experts spend time in the lab learning scratch from game development professionals in the department, and have regular homework assignments after each session.
Michelle Garza
NMSU Media Productions
Phone: (575) 646-3646
Fax: 575-646-4275
Email:
migarza@nmsu.edu