Schedule
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Below you will find a captivating collection of learning opportunities that delve into the dynamic realm of video games and their multifaceted impact on education, therapy, and beyond.
8:00-9:00
Registration/Free Coffee and Pastries (60 mins.)
9:00-9:15
Opening Words/Sponsorship Thanks (15 mins.)
9:15-10:00
Chris Aviles - The power of scholastic Esports (45 mins.)
10:00-10:45
Robert Rice - Video games in therapy (45 mins.)
10:45-11:00
Break (15 mins.)
11:00-12:00
Erica Cappellini - Simple strategies and support for incorporating video games into speech sessions (30 mins.)
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Cecilia Goedert - Bridging realms: The role of digital role-playing video games (RPGs) in fostering social connection and communication (30 mins.)
12:00-12:45
Free Pizza and Snacks/Networking (45 mins.)
12:45-1:45
Poster Presentations (60 mins.)
1:45-2:45
Jonah Brucker-Cohen - Scrapyard Challenge Workshops: Redesigning the classic arcade controller (30 mins.)
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Allison Berkoy - Creating a student-centered R&D lab for body-controlled games and interactive media (30 mins.)
2:45-3:30
Yao Du - Neurodiverse gamers going online: Opportunities and challenges in telehealth (45 mins.)
3:30-4:00
Awards/Closing Words (30 mins.)