Melbourne Play-Based Learning Conference

This free one-day conference will focus on the design and development of games for learning and engagement. If you're interested in using games in any field/industry to teach, inspire, brainstorm or engage, come join us!

The conference will include presentations, discussion time, and a guided design workshop. The design workshop will be in groups organised by field/industry. This will provide an opportunity to develop ideas with others working on similar things. Please RSVP only if you plan to come, so we can ensure the groups are balanced in numbers and experience. Additionally, if you’re already making games and can bring/show what you’ve made, please email morris [dot] i [at] unimelb.edu.au. We will have an hour after morning tea to demonstrate our games, and I’d love to give you a table so you can show what you’ve made!

The conference will be at the University of Melbourne, and will run 10am-4pm on Jan 19th. This timing will hopefully make it accessible for students and teachers before the start of Term 1. Because the conference is free, coffee and lunch are not provided – there will be time throughout the day to buy or reheat food from nearby shops. Please also bring water – it will be summer!

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Info: Keynote by Tom Lang, a Science Communicator and Game Designer at Museums Victoria, Powerhouse Museum, and CERES Environment Park

Info: Exhibition-style demonstrations of existing games, from members of our community. This will be a time to walk around, talk to people about what they've made, and get inspiration for your own games!

Info: Discussions in small groups, to share your experiences running/designing games, and to be inspired with a range of ideas from other industries

Info: Note: lunch is not provided

Info: A debate by members of our community on the merits and drawbacks of different approaches to games

Info: A guided design workshop with Nellie Seale, Co-Founder of Melbourne Megagames and a PhD student researching design of games for museums. This will be in groups separated by industry/field, and will be a chance to discuss implementing your ideas with others in related areas

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Market Hall, 761 Swanston Street, Parkville, Australia

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