Games and Learning Indabas

Two upcoming indabas hope to increase the discussion of digital game-based learning in South Africa and provide networking opportunities for those interested in this space. Aims:

• To explore the state of gaming amongst youth in SA;
• To identify opportunities for using games in education and learning; and
• To identify barriers to increased use of games in education and learning.
  

 The events will be in:

• Cape Town: 14 August 2008. See invite for details. Map to the Shuttleworth Foundation.
• Johannesburg: 21 August 2008. See invite for details. Maps to UJ (Auckland Park Kingsway Campus)
  

Note: It is recommended that you read the following before attending:

• Simulation, Games, and Learning by Diana Oblinger
  
• Augmented Learning: An Interview with Eric Klopfer by Prof Henry Jenkins

RSVP is essential for both events (see invites for details).