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Video Games, Social Media & Learning

Game Based Learning Conference
March 29th–30th at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD.

This important event explores the positive impact that video games and social media are having on learning, social cohesion and well-being, whilst examining the opportunities for vital skills development within the education system.

The conference brings together thought leaders, innovators, practitioners, developers, commissioners and policy makers from the entertainment software, technology and education sectors in a critical discussion during two days of presentations, demonstrations, networking and social activities.

Speakers include:

Ed Vaizey, Shadow Minister for Culture and the Creative Industries
Siobhan Reddy, Executive Producer & Kareem Ettouney, Art Director, Media Molecule
Matt Mason, Author, The Pirates Dilemma
Alice Taylor, Commissioning Editor, Education, Channel 4
Michael Acton Smith, CEO, Mind Candy
Derek Robertson, Learning & Teaching Scotland
Stephen Heppell, heppell.net
Ewan McIntosh, CEO, NoTosh
Jonathan Stewart, Consultant Surgeon, Director, Hollier Medical Simulation Centre
Tim Rylands, Teacher & Innovator
Tom Chatfield, Author, Fun Inc
Dan Giove, Founder, DubSpot
Sean Brennan, Managing Director, Bethesda Europe

More information about the conference maybe found at: http://www.gamebasedlearning2010.com

Thursday 25 March 2010

Searching for the next mobile interface paradigm?

This breakfast workshop brings together key members of the mobile communications industry with a small number of academics, associates and friends of Brunel University. The key focus of the workshop is ‘Searching for the next mobile interface paradigm’. We will be exploring the potential for developing exciting new projects to unite technological research, design, innovation and commercial interests.
http://www.designplus.org.uk/events/mobile-interface.aspx

4.00pm Friday 19th March

Killing Lara Croft – Working with Games Designers

Hope Caton was a set designer on Hollywood film sets before moving to London and turning to screenwriting in 1998. She has written original and adapted screenplays and storylines for feature films, television, and computer games including the classic Playstation game: Tomb Raider 4.