GAMEDESK PROGRAM: A New Approach to Learning

Annenberg Research Park Colloquium Series: Victor Lacour - GAMEDESK PROGRAM: A New Approach to Learning The GameDesk program (A new outreach developed by the University of Southern California) addresses these issues by providing engagement through the development of educational video games. Instead of passive learning through books and traditional lecture, students actively learn by building games around core educational standards. GameDesk's overall goal is to improve student retention, engagement, and attendance, and increase standards based scores, creating more viable pathways into successful careers. Currently, a pilot of the GameDesk program is implemented at Jordon High School, for fall 08. The talk will be followed by a discussion between 12:30-1:30 over lunch.

Location: Kerckhoff Hall (KER) - ckhoff Hall

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Greg Constante