board gaming
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part of presentation on Gaming for AZ State Library's Teen Summit, Phoenix AZ, March 2009TRANSCRIPT
Modern Board Games
Why Board Games?
• Games are instructional materials that support curriculum.
• Board games have very little stigma associated with them.
• Board games strengthen information literacy skills.
Board Games Offer…
• Variety of new challenges.
• Opportunity for creative problem solving.
• Support for overcoming failure.
Drowning in Data…
• Or Filter Failure?
AASL Learning Standard 1
• Inquire, think critically and gain knowledge
AASL Learning Standard 2
• Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge
AASL Learning Standard 3
• Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society
AASL Learning Standard 4
• Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
Choosing Games
• Authenticity• Curriculum Alignment• Time• Return on Investment
Budget: Start with FREE Stuff
• Borrow from staff or friends in the community.
• Ask a local game store, toy store, hobby shop to donate.
• Invite a local board game group to host an event.
Budget: Start with USED Stuff
• Purchase games at yard sales.
• Purchase used games online.
Budget: Start SMALL
• Share.• Partner.• Buy just a few titles.• Purchase multiple
copies for instructional sessions.
Budget: Cost
For tabletop gaming materials, plan to spend…• $8-15 for card games• $15-65 for board games
Budget: Vendors
• Direct from publisher, like Looney Labs, Fun Again Games, or and Days of Wonder.
• Local toy, game or hobby store.• Online retailers like Amazon.com.• National retailers like Wal*Mart or Toys ‘R’
Us.
Model Programs
Max
Pictureka! National Gaming Day, 2008
Ancient Civilizations Elba Central School District, Elba, NY
Power GridLetchworth Central School, Gainesville, NY
1960: The Making of the PresidentOakfield-Alabama Middle-High School Media
Center, Oakfield, NY
Scrabble ClubWoburn Public Library, MA
Monopoly TournamentPublic Library of Charlotte & Mecklenberg County, SC
Ace of GamesKellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier VT