Questing for Knowledge: How TTRPGs Bring Academic Lessons to Life

In this session, Frank J. Robertz embarks on a quest to unlock the transformative potential of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) as mighty educational tools. Drawing on his dual experience as a university professor and seasoned TTRPG enthusiast, Dr. Robertz will show how role-playing can level up skills and help teach essential knowledge in a dynamic, safe, and creatively charged classroom environment.

Participants will discover how TTRPGs can be seamlessly integrated into academic curricula to boost student engagement and deepen learning. They’ll dive into the educational magic of TTRPGs, exploring how these games can conjure immersive worlds that foster collaborative learning, critical thinking, and ethical reflection.

With practical examples and hands-on tips, attendees will learn how to craft TTRPG-inspired teaching methods that fit their own subjects. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with fresh ideas for incorporating TTRPGs into their classrooms, creating exciting adventures that students will remember long after the dice have been rolled.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to

- explain the potential of TTRPGs as an educational tool.

- describe how TTRPGs can foster student motivation and engagement.

- assess, which educational method is sensible for their individual work setting.

- create TTRPG-inspired teaching methods that support the learning objectives of their specific subject areas.