So You Want to Use Educational TTRPGs! Now What?

Find out how to get your applied TTRPG proposal accepted by your school or program from three educators who have done just that! This talk covers grade school education through higher ed applications and subjects to be discussed range from arts and history to math and engineering.

Objectives:

·     Explain how to propose a TTRPG curriculum for approval.

·     Demonstrate topics proposed for TTRPG applications.

·     Discuss methods for gradual proposal integration.

·     Discuss evaluation and output methods for TTRPG programs.

References:

·     Cullinan, M. & Genova, J. (2023). Gaming the systems: A component a framework for the classroom use of RPGs. International Journal of Role-Playing , 13, 7–17.

·     Boysen et al. Playful learning designs in teacher education and early childhood teacher education: A scoping review. Teaching and Teacher Education, vol 120 (4), Dec 2022, 103884.

·     Boysen et al.. The Role of expertise in playful learning activities: A design-based self-study within teacher education aimed at the development of tabletop role-playing games. Teaching and Teacher Education, vol 128, July 2023, 104128.

·     Dubbels, B. Chapter Four: Pedagogy & Play: Creating a Playful Curriculum for Academic and Engaged Learning. In book: Learning, Education, and Games. Vol 2: Curricular Design Considerations, January 2016.