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Meaningful Play 2016 at Michigan State University

Poster Information

TitleDesigning Meaningful Play: Bridging the Classroom-Workplace Divide through Role-Play, Writing, and Problem-Solving
Presenter(s)Dawn Opel and Benjamin Lauren
SessionConference Reception, Game Exhibition, and Poster Session
TimeThursday, October 20, 7:00p-10:00p
LocationMSU Union Ballroom
FormatPoster Presentation
DescriptionMeaningful play, or “experiences that have meaning and are meaningful for players” (Salen & Zimmerman, 2005) has been extended to many contexts, including serious games for the education and training sector (Michael & Chen, 2006). This poster explores the designing of meaningful play experiences for the training of undergraduate students for workplace-specific applications.
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