Bridges to the Future Pre-Event
The Office of the Provost, the University of Denver's Morgridge College of Education, and the Center for Teaching & Learning present:
The Pedagogy of Innovation: An afternoon exploring the uses and benefits to Integrating Technology in Classroom Instructional Practices
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(Prior to the Bridges to the Future lecture)
4:00 - 4:15 Registration - Joy Burns Plaza
4:15 - 4:30 Introductions and Welcome - Gates Auditorium, Newman Center
4:30 - 5:30 Innovation through Teaching Game Design
Learn how two universities are partnering with schools to teach students how to make computer games and how you can obtain Professional Development to bring Game Design to your school.
High School: P4Games: Humane game development for students and teachers
Professors Scott Leutenegger and Debra Austin, University of Denver
Middle School: Scalable Game Design
http://scalablegamedesign.cs.colorado.edu
Professor Alex Repenning and Dr. Andri Ioannidou, University of Colorado
5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Innovative Educational Technologies Fair & Reception - Joy Burns Plaza
Demonstrations of game design projects, blogs, wikis, video, portfolio, tablet PCs, and Smartboards are available for investigation, conversation, and exploration. Learn about successful uses of technology infused into classroom instruction and pedagogy. Ask questions, try demonstrations, and learn pedagogical techniques that you can incorporate into your classroom teaching.
A reception will be held in the Joy Burns Plaza during the Innovative Educational Technology Fair.
Space for the Pedagogy of Innovation program and reception is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
To attend this event, please visit the following link: http://surveys.du.edu/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=7203412
If you do not have access to the internet, RSVP by calling 303.871.2357
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact Cathaerine Ferguson at 303-871-4836 or ccfergus@du.edu
