Alternate Reality Gaming
Combining games with virtual environments
The first session debated the emergence of Alternate Reality Games – a form of gaming that brings real world and virtual interactions together. The format has real potential for education, health and the environment.
Date(s) 11th November 2009
Agenda
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| Welcome and introductions |
Prof. Sara de Freitas FRSA |
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| Educational Alternate Reality Games |
Dan Hon |
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| Grow up, and stop playing with yourself! How social media ARGs and playable stories can be used to engage and educate young audiences around tough topics. |
Mike Bennett |
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| From fervent competition to engaging assessment: lessons ARGs can give to Education |
Admin Reception |
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| Making life playable |
Toby Barnes |
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| Tassos Stevens |
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