Wisconsin Games + Learning + Libraries Cohort

This group serves as the central resource sharing, resource curation, and networking hub for public, school, and academic librarians (and other educators) throughout Wisconsin that are interested in the beneficial learning principles found within well-designed games (of all types: video games, tabletop role-playing games, board games, card games, virtual reality, augmented reality, Esports clubs, etc.). This group welcomes educators at every level of experience in the gaming & games + learning space -- whether you have little to no knowledge on the subject and would like to learn more, or whether you'd consider yourself someone who has long studied & educated with gaming. In joining this group, educators and practitioners will be able to contribute valuable resources in the Games + Learning space to the cohort network, troubleshoot questions & concerns, borrow knowledge from others, learn more about gaming pedagogy, and pair with other subject matter experts throughout the field. If you are a teacher, a school/public/academic/special librarian, an informal educational practitioner, a researcher, or work in a related field, you are welcome to join this group, contribute resources, and interact with others. We look forward to your participation; game on!

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REGISTRATION OPEN: Play Make Learn 2024 (July 18th and July 19th; Madison, WI)

by Chris Baker 6 months, 4 weeks ago

It's time; be sure to mark your calendars, since...

Registration for PLAY MAKE LEARN 2024 is officially OPEN!! Please help us disseminate this information far and wide with your networks. We've had more and more librarians join the conference each year; it's a second-to-none opportunity for library practitioners to work with and learn alongside designers, museologists, researchers, artists, makers, and more – at the beautiful Memorial Union in Madison, WI! More information (including how to register) is below:

Registration is Open for Play Make Learn

July 18-19, 2024

Register by May 31 for Early Bird Rates!

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The Play Make Learn (PML) Conference promotes high-quality learning opportunities for educators, researchers, developers, designers, foundation leaders, policy makers, museum and library professionals, and school leaders who are dedicated to promoting making, gaming, and playful learning. We aim to engage our audience in cutting-edge learning science ideas and experiences; communicate state-of-the-art design, education, and research; demonstrate new and upcoming games and technology; and network to spark new projects in the following themes: playful learning, games for learning and positive social impact, making and makerspaces, STEAM education, arts integration in formal and informal spaces, and research/practitioner partnerships.

Learn more at our website and follow us on social media for keynote announcements.

When: July 18-19, 2024

Where: Memorial Union | 800 Langdon St. | Madison, WI

We’re excited to announce Pre-Conference Sessions are back! These additional sessions will take place July 17, 2024. Please visit the website to learn more about session options. Pre-Conference session registration is an additional fee.

2024 Program Fees
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Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are able to provide scholarships for a limited number of people in need of financial support. Complete the scholarship application here.
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GEE! Learning Game Awards are back!
Submissions due June 1

Enter to win the coolest award in learning games! Finalists get free registration to Play Make Learn, a GEE! Award badge for your website, and the chance to showcase your game. In the spirit of James Paul Gee, we’re looking for digital and analog games that are fun, educational, and novel. Send us your best!

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I am on the Conference Committee and Conference Experience Subcommittee; if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at Chris.Baker@dpi.wi.gov. I really look forward to seeing folk there!!

~Chris

Maggie Davis 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Hi Chris, quick question! If Public Librarians and paralibrarians are interested in attending, what registration category would they fall under?

Chris Baker 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Great question, Maggie! Folks should feel free to choose the most appropriately titled (and most affordable) category that they feel fits best for them.

In that vein, I'd reccommend Public Librarians and Paralibrarians choose the Formal/Informal Educator category (or, even better, Student -- if someone is a student!). :)

Awesome, thanks Chris!!