http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course Join Scott Nicholson to learn about Gaming in Libraries Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:07:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en After teaching the course, I took the topics from the course and expanded upon them, and wrote a 200+ page book on the topic called Everyone Plays at the Library It is now available from Information Today at http://books.infotoday.com/books/Everyone-Plays-At-The-Library.shtml. I did a small promotional video which you can download at ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=272 This month, I'm talking about National Gaming Day @ Your Library, which for 2009, will be Saturday, Nov. 14. More about the program can be found at http://ngd.ala.org for librarians and http://ilovelibraries.org/gaming for participants. If you haven't done the survey for the class, please fill it out at http://tinyurl.com/glcsurvey ! http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=269 Time for class to continue! As I mentioned, I'm going to continue doing one lesson every month on the topic until, well, I don't. So, here's the first of the continuing course! But before you watch it: PLEASE fill out the survey for the class if you watched enough of it to ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=265 We've made it to the end! Here are some ways you can keep up with gaming in libraries. Also, I've got a survey about the class that I'd like you to take. It won't take long, and the feedback is important to help me justify this course! Also, ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=229 In this session, I talk about some of the common concerns about gaming and how I typically address them. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClassSession21/session21.m4v URLs from the video: http://bustedtees.com/dysentery http://librarygamingtoolkit.org/legal.html http://www.ascap.com/licensing http://www.bmi.com/licensing To talk about this Session, head over to ALA Connect at http://connect.ala.org/forum/10310 http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=226 Paul Waelchli is back again! This time, Paul's talking about how people learn from games, and how we can take those lessons and improve our own teaching. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClass-GuestPaulWaelchliOnTeachingThroughGame/pauliltoteach.m4v To talk about this Session, head over to ALA Connect at http://connect.ala.org/forum/10310 http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=179 Beth Gallaway is an independent information consultant who works with libraries on gaming programs. She talks about traditional Reader's Advisory for gamers. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://ia301509.us.archive.org/0/items/GamingInLibrariesClass-GuestBethGallaway/Beth.m4v To talk about this Session, head over to ALA Connect at http://connect.ala.org/forum/10310 http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=176 After running a gaming program, the assessment is critical to be able to justify the program and ensure it is meeting the goals. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClassSession20/session20.m4v I've put some sample assessment tools on this blog for you to start with. You will need to ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=223 In this lesson, Scott goes through many tips on setting up the games for a gaming program. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClassSession19_49/session19.m4v To talk about this Session, head over to ALA Connect at http://connect.ala.org/forum/10310 http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=219 Session 18 - Building a Game Collection After you've decided what games to purchase, here are some things to think about as you build up your game collection. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClassSession18/session18.m4v URLs from the video: Small World on BGWS - http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=206 Funagain - http://www.funagain.com/control/rc?p=libraryschool To talk about this Session, ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=189 Surprise! I'm bringing you a mid-week guest speaker, as his talk falls right in line with Session 17. Allan works on gaming for older adults, and talks about his experiences with gaming and outreach with seniors. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClass-GuestAllanKleiman/allan.m4v To talk about this Session, head ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=246 Session 17 - Marketing and Partnerships Today! Join Scott on UStream for a live video chat. I'll take your questions and talk about games in libraries! Come to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gaming-in-libraries between 3-4 eastern today, Tuesday, June 23! In this lesson, Scott talks about marketing gaming programs and setting up partnerships ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=187 Session 16 - Selecting Games Announcement! On Tuesday, June 23, I'm going to do a Live video Q&A/Chat at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gaming-in-libraries . Join in to ask questions! Now that you've got the model, here are the last few things you need to think about before selecting specific games. You can download it ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=184 Announcement! On Tuesday, June 23, I'm going to do a Live video Q&A/Chat at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gaming-in-libraries . Join in to ask questions! One of the books I've pointed you to throughout the class is the author of Gamers... in the Library, Eli Neiburger You can download it from the Internet Archive ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=172 Today, public librarian Kelly Czarnecki talks about geocaching, which is a great game that has players exploring the library while learning navigation skills. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClass-GuestKellyCzarnecki/kelly.m4v To talk about this Session, head over to ALA Connect at http://connect.ala.org/forum/10310 http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=193 Session 15 - Social Game Experiences Social Game Experiences are those that enable and encourage people to get to know each other better. This weekend, stick around for some great guest speakers! You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesSession15/gamingclass15.m4v URLs from the video: BGWS on Say Anything - http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=96 WoW Librarians ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=156 Session 14 - Narrative Game Experiences Narrative Game Experiences are those that immerse players into the game world. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClass-Session14/session14.m4v URLs from the video: Wizard's Play network - http://tinyurl.com/wizardsplay BGWS on Fury of Dracula - http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=29 BGWS on Prophecy - http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=86 Werewolf - http://www.eblong.com/zarf/werewolf.html To talk about this Session, ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=152 Session 13 - Action Game Experiences Today, we'll talk about the games that many people think of today when they think of what "gamers" play - Action games. (now, you all know better than that by this time, right?) You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClassSession13/session13.m4v To talk about ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=147 Session 12 - Strategy Game Experiences Today's lecture is about the types of games that have the longest history in libraries - strategy games. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClassSession12/gamingclass12.m4v To talk about this Session, head over to ALA Connect at http://connect.ala.org/forum/10310 Here are the URLs from the video: IAGO: IAGO: ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=90 Session 11 - Knowledge Game Experiences Today is the first of 5 lessons on different types of game experiences - knowledge game experiences. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesSession11/session11.m4v Here are the URLs from the video: BGWS on Wits & Wagers: http://boardgameswithscott.com/?p=53 Trainers Warehouse: http://www.trainerswarehouse.com/ To talk about this Session, head ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=88 Paul Waelchli is back, and this time he's talking about Fantasy Football, and how it uses many information literacy skills. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClass-GuestPaulWaelchliOnFantasyFootball/paulFF.m4v To talk about this Session, head over to ALA Connect at http://connect.ala.org/forum/10310 http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=105 Guest speaker time! This is a video created by the great folks at East Flagstaff Public Library about their gaming programs. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClass-GuestEastFlagstaffPublicLibrary/public.m4v To talk about this Session, head over to ALA Connect at http://connect.ala.org/forum/10310 http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=112 Session 10 - Five Library Gaming Archetypes Following up on yesterday's model, here is the SNAKS model of five library gaming archetypes. Next week's lessons will explore each of the 5 areas more in-depth. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClassSession10/session10.m4v To talk about this Session, head over to ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=79 Session 9 - Conceptual Model of Library Gaming Experiences Here's a behind-the-scenes shot of the "magic" of making these videos: Today's lesson is exciting for me, as this is a model I have developed for library gaming experiences. As you'll see, we'll be using this model to help organize the next ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=76 Session 8 - Surveys about Gaming in Libraries You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClassSession8/gamingclass8.m4v You can see more data from my surveys at http://gamelab.syr.edu/publications/ To talk about this Session, head over to ALA Connect at http://connect.ala.org/forum/10310 http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=72 Session 7 - A Brief History of Gaming in Libraries. I've written an article on this topic, but it's currently in the peer-review process, so I can't share it. Once I can share it, I'll link to it from this text. It's got all of the citations where the ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=45 Session 6 - Library/Game interactions Welcome to Week 2! It's "Tell Someone Monday"! What that means is that I'd like you to tell someone else about the course today. Think of everyone you know - there's a person or a mailing list or a blog or somewhere ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=42 Paul Waelchli is an academic librarian who will be joining use several times throughout the course. Today, he's going to talk about ACRL's Standards for Information Literacy and how they map to skills developed during gaming. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClass-GuestPaulWaelchliOnInformationLiteracy/PaulIL.m4v To talk about this Session, ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=62 Guest Speaker Terri Kirk is a school librarian and has made a video for us about gaming at her school library. You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GamingInLibrariesClass-GuestTerriKirk/terri.m4v To talk about this Session, head over to ALA Connect at http://connect.ala.org/forum/10310 http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=58 Session 5 - Hybrid Games You've made it to the end of the first week! This weekend, I'll be posting two guests who are folks doing gaming in libraries in the field, and then Monday, back to it! You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/GaminginLibrariesClassSession5/gamingclass5.m4v To talk about this ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=37 Session 4 - Digital Games On the weekends, I'll be having guest speakers. These are librarians who have made videos about what they are doing with gaming in libraries. I'll be keeping the numbered sessions for my lecture content, so you'll see Session 5 on Friday, then two guest ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=34 Session 3 - Analog Games Are you enjoying this class? Then please tell others about it! Are there any discussion lists that you could share it with? Colleagues, friends, gamers, anyone who would be interested? Help me spread the word! If you are trying to join in the discussion ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=30 Session 2 - What is a game? You can download it from the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/download/Gaminginlibrariesclasssession2a/gamingclass2.m4v To talk about this Session, head over to ALA Connect at http://connect.ala.org/forum/10310 Resources for this session: http://tinyurl.com/gamedef http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=25 Welcome to day 1! This Web site (http://gamesinlibraries.org/course) is the place where all of the course content will be placed. This is the best thing to follow for you to keep up with new content. To make it easy, there's an RSS Feed, an e-mail notification link, and an ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=14 Welcome to The Course!  This will be an experimental course where much of the content is free online.  This blog will be the central portal for the course, so sign up for the RSS feed if you want to stay engaged! The Syllabus is online at http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfjd4d9r_39hdxh6gdf The content for this course ... http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=5