[game_edu] Gamification of Education

[Trien, Susan]

Hi all,

The annual IEEE International Games Innovation Conference in Rochester is less than a month away (September 7 to 9), but there's still time to register!  Following is a preview of what one of our six prominent keynote speakers is planning to present:

Microsoft VP for Education to Speak About Gamification at
Fourth Annual IEEE International Games Innovation Conference
in Rochester, New York September 7 to 9, 2012

Digital technology has revolutionized the world, "but the classroom learning paradigm hasn't changed in 100 years," says Microsoft VP for Education Anthony Salcito, whose global mission is to shatter that paradigm through gamification-the infusion into education of the same design techniques and mechanics used to hook gamers. Salcito expounds upon ways gamification can be incorporated into education to better engage and prepare students for creative, abstract, critical thinking in his keynote presentation.

For more information about Salcito and other featured keynote speakers:
http://www.thestrong.org/press/releases/2012/08/4377-microsoft-vp-edu-speak-ieee-intl-games-innovation-conference


For the complete press kit and photos:
http://www.thestrong.org/press/kits/ieee-international-games-innovation-conference-strong


Let me know if you need any additional information

Susan

Susan Trien
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