Curriculum Integration: Virtual Reality, Gaming and Simulation

Target Audience: Educators (K-12, Higher Ed, Informal Ed, etc.)

How to Participate: All participating sites must be MAGPI members and have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities. Only ONE registration per site is required.

Description:

This seminar gives an overview of remote instrumentation, virtual reality and serious gaming in educational settings. Each session will feature a guest speaker and example project (Immersive Segmentation, Food Force Game, Druid Media Project, An Exercise in Hard Choices, etc). After participating in this discussion and demonstration, participants will understand the benefits of incorporating virtual reality, simulation and gaming into the classroom (both from research and anecdotal perspectives)

More information and resources can be found at: http://www.magpi.net/programs/virtualreality.html

• Tom Baileys, Colonial Intermediate Unit
  

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• Derek Drago, Athletes Rock
  

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• Janet Dubble, Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13
  

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• Laura Matechak, Luzerne IU 18
  

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• Kevin Melough, Delaware County Intermediate Unit
  

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• Denny Moran, Twin Valley School District
  

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• Pamela Newman, Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22
  

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• Joanne Piombino, Great Valley School District
  

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• Karl Roeper, Seneca Highlands IU 9
  

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• Eric Rosendale, Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit
  

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• Christy Savakinas, Northeastern IU 19
  

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