Digital Media Academy Speaker Series

Digital Media Academy

Join Chris Bennett, Digital Media Academy's Learning and Engagement Specialist, and Affiliate at Stanford Graduate School of Education, for a speaker series that delves into the challenges faced by K-12 school leaders in preparing young learners for the future. In this series, Chris Bennett sits down with leading thinkers and change-makers to equip school leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to drive positive education change.

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  1. 10/27/2023

    001 | The Engagement Challenge: Game Design Thinking in K-12 STEAM Education

    Welcome to our inaugural DMA Speaker Series session hosted by Digital Media Academy (DMA)’s Chief Operating Officer, Jamie Turner. In this session, Jamie sits down with Chris Bennett, DMA’s Learning and Engagement Specialist, an Affiliate at Stanford Graduate School of Education, and a veteran game designer, to discuss Game Design Thinking in K-12 STEAM Education. Chris Bennett will be the future host of this new series, focused on the challenges facing K-12 school leaders in preparing young learners for the fields of tomorrow. To kick it off, Chris and Jamie will be talking about Chris’s work with Game Design Thinking, which combines the science of Game Design with Behavior Design and Neuroscience to measurably improve lives.   Topics Covered: Why video games are so compelling to students and where traditional education is falling short The three most important types of learning that involve games and play Why project and play-based learning is critical for student success Why learning from game design goes much deeper than “gamification --- Learn more about Digital Media Academy: https://digitalmediaacademy.org/ Guest & Series Host, Chris Bennett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbennett01/ Episode Host, Jamie Turner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-turner-07a79129/

    001 | The Engagement Challenge: Game Design Thinking in K-12 STEAM Education

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    Join Chris Bennett, Digital Media Academy's Learning and Engagement Specialist, and Affiliate at Stanford Graduate School of Education, for a speaker series that delves into the challenges faced by K-12 school leaders in preparing young learners for the future. In this series, Chris Bennett sits down with leading thinkers and change-makers to equip school leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to drive positive education change. This series is tailored for a wide range of school leaders, including Principals, Vice-principals, Superintendents, STEAM Leads, Curriculum Heads, Subject-Specialist leads, and more. Key challenges to be discussed during this series include: Adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of technology and subject-specific skills in schools. The paradigm shift in university evaluation methods, emphasizing well-rounded individuals with diverse portfolios. Attracting and retaining high-quality educators with specialized content knowledge. Meeting the growing competition and heightened expectations for schools to provide education beyond the traditional curriculum. Ensuring that schools offer students meaningful real-world learning opportunities and experiences. And much more! --- Learn more about Digital Media Academy: https://digitalmediaacademy.org/ Hosted by Chris Bennett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbennett01/ Chris is an award-winning Game Designer with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment software industry, including three very successful franchises; The Sims, Diner Dash, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour. Chris is a lecturer and affiliate of Stanford Graduate School of Education where he teaches students about Education Technology and student engagement. Chris teaches, studies, and practices ways to apply his science of Game Design Thinking to improve lives in the real world.

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Join Chris Bennett, Digital Media Academy's Learning and Engagement Specialist, and Affiliate at Stanford Graduate School of Education, for a speaker series that delves into the challenges faced by K-12 school leaders in preparing young learners for the future. In this series, Chris Bennett sits down with leading thinkers and change-makers to equip school leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to drive positive education change.

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