Workshop, Low Tech, High Impact: Micro-Games, Nano-Games, and Serious Work

2221 Student Innovation Center

In this workshop, we'll play and discuss short-form games, with an emphasis on digital game poems, non-digital "nanogames," and microgames. Used in class, such games quickly stimulate student interest or simplify complex topics. The workshop will demo examples and show how to create, revise, and teach with your own games.   Evan Torner is Associate Professor ...Continue reading "Workshop, Low Tech, High Impact: Micro-Games, Nano-Games, and Serious Work"

Grade Submission Using Canvas

2030 Morrill Hall 603 Morrill Rd, Ames, IA
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

The Canvas Gradebook is used to calculate students' grades throughout the semester. Join us virtually or in 2030 Morrill for this workshop, focusing on using the ISU AdminTools: Submit Grades tool to transfer midterm and final grades to the Registrar. Attendees will also learn strategies to ensure a transparent grading process throughout the semester. Register ...Continue reading "Grade Submission Using Canvas"

Workshop, Off-the-Shelf to Off-the-Cuff: Designing and Using Games for Humanistic Pedagogy

0606 Ross Hall

Gameplay creates a more creative, embodied experience that transports participants into unfamiliar places and times. Used well in the classroom, games can lead to more deeply engaged students and more successful learning outcomes. Focusing on historically inspired games, this workshop will help you adapt gameplay for your classroom goals. Evan Torner is Associate Professor of German and ...Continue reading "Workshop, Off-the-Shelf to Off-the-Cuff: Designing and Using Games for Humanistic Pedagogy"

Canceled Online Workshop Series: Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) – March

Attend Online via Zoom

** This Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) workshop meets on Wednesday, March 1st and Thursday, March 2nd, from 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learning Objectives: Recognize the foundational concepts of Quality Matters. Identify the critical elements of the QM quality assurance program, including the QM Rubric, materials, processes, and administrative components. Apply the QM Rubric to ...Continue reading "Online Workshop Series: Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) – March"

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