The Come Out and Play Festival is an annual festival of games that turns NYC into an outdoor playground. The main event will take place on Governor’s Island this July 14th, but there is an additional night of games during After Dark at South Street Seaport on July 13th. The festival takes place via partnership with the River to River festival, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, ESI Design, and Gigantic Mechanic. The field day on Governor’s Island includes an exciting list of outdoor games like Humans Versus Mosquitos, a game of tag where players can take turns eradicating mosquitos or feeding off the blood of humans. If that sounds a little too blood thirsty for your tastes, try a round of Balloon Wars, where the history of military strategy can be relived in a fight with balloons. OK, that sounds bloodthirsty too. However, it’s all in good fun, and kids of all ages are encouraged to participate.
TROY, NY – Esteves School of Education at the Sage Colleges in Troy, NY in hosting it’s fifth annual symposium on games in education this August 1st and 2nd. The college has partnered with 1st Playable Productions, a local game development company, and local Public Broadcasting station WMHT. Registration in still open and attendees can look forward to various workshops that will provide educators with tools to utilize games in the classroom. Sessions include methods for surrounding commercial games with academic learning, using art and technology in special education, exploring storytelling in games, and much more. Workshops include lessons on how to build games for the classroom even if you don’t have experience, using Minecraft and Portal in educational settings, and using SMART classroom tools for games. Did I mention that it’s free for educators?
Join the CUNY Games Network on Wednesday May 16th for a full day (10am to 4pm) of game presentations and casual board and card game play. At 10:30am there will be a special preview of College Quest, a new game-based learning management system and academic social network (designed for BMCC). Lunch will be provided.
Location:
*CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
*CETLS S501B (5th Floor. Enter the library and walk to your left. The room will be on your right.)
Directions to BMCC:
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
199 Chambers Street (between Greenwich St and West St)
*You’ll need a picture ID to enter the building.
Educators coming together to explore how the principles of games promote learning
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The Come Out and Play Festival is an annual festival of games that turns NYC into an outdoor playground. The main event will take place on Governor’s Island this July 14th, but there is an additional night of games during After Dark at South Street Seaport on July 13th. The festival takes place via partnership with the River to River festival, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, ESI Design, and Gigantic Mechanic. The field day on Governor’s Island includes an exciting list of outdoor games like Humans Versus Mosquitos, a game of tag where players can take turns eradicating mosquitos or feeding off the blood of humans. If that sounds a little too blood thirsty for your tastes, try a round of Balloon Wars, where the history of military strategy can be relived in a fight with balloons. OK, that sounds bloodthirsty too. However, it’s all in good fun, and kids of all ages are encouraged to participate.
