Old Games, New Designs: Bridging the Generational Divide | TOYLC

Tue Oct 15 2024 at 10:30 am to 05:00 pm UTC+08:00

National Library Building, Possibility Room | Singapore

GoLibrary | National Library Board, Singapore
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Old Games, New Designs: Bridging the Generational Divide | TOYLC
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Create new games that appeal to the young and old alike.
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This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore and those who are aged 50 years and above. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/. 


About the Programme/Event
From hopscotch to smartphones, entertainment has drastically evolved with each generation. Though the varied experiences of the young and old are often seen as a barrier to communciation, they could actually prove to be a gateway to profound engagement.
By employing a design thinking framework, this workshop empowers and challenges participants to ideate creative games that can connect older and younger generations. Register now to learn how you can facilitate a meaningful exchange of knowledge and perspectives among people from different age groups through the medium of games and entertainment.
About the Speakers
Dr Chiu Chia-Hui is an Associate Professor at the Center for General Education in Taipei Medical University. She graduated with a PhD from the Graduate Institute of History at the Chinese Culture University. Her research interests include history, service learning, and design thinking.
Dr Wang Ming-Hsu is an Associate Professor at the Center for General Education in Taipei Medical University. He graduated with a PhD from the Graduate Institute of Business and Management at Chang Gung University. His research interests are ergonomics and industrial design.


About Time of Your Life

Organised by the National Library Board, the Time of Your Life (TOYL) features informative talks, creative workshops, learning communities and resources for those aged 50 and above. Covering a wide range of topics such as Digital, Careers, Sustainability, Arts & Wellness, start your learning journey with us today. Visit https://go.gov.sg/toyl for the full programme listing and check out our dedicated publication at https://go.gov.sg/50plusmag.


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  • NLB Mobile App Users – go.gov.sg/toyl-evbm
  • Desktop Users – go.gov.sg/toyl-evbd

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  • All participants are required to register for a ticket. Each ticket admits 1 person only. Please present your ticket when you enter the library and the event venue.
  • Arrive 10 mins before the session commences. Seats of late attendees may be given to those in the waitlist.
  • NLB reserves the right to deny entry to participants who do not abide by the ground rules.
  • Please note that photos and/or videos of this programme and its participants may be taken.
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National Library Building, Possibility Room, 100 Victoria Street Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

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