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kmakens
kmakens
Gaming in Libraries
Jul 11 2008, 11:36 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 11 2008, 11:36 AM EDT
If you have any questions about the gaming in libraries section of the conference, just ask here! Do you find this valuable?    
RCathcart
RCathcart
1. RE: Gaming in Libraries
Jul 14 2008, 7:24 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 14 2008, 7:24 PM EDT
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for starting this thread! I know I'll be particularly interested in the application of gaming to instruction, and appreciate that you'll be addressing how to do this on the cheap! Do you find this valuable?    

syljobro
2. RE: Gaming in Libraries
Jul 17 2008, 1:00 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 17 2008, 1:00 PM EDT
Hi Kathy
Your session at the FoL conference was quite interesting. Are there any recommendations for the games you find most effective for library users (children) up to 13 years old. Do you find this valuable?    
kmakens
kmakens
3. RE: Gaming in Libraries
Jul 18 2008, 8:31 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 18 2008, 8:31 AM EDT
That would depend on the type of program that you want to do. There are a wide variety of games and thirteen year olds. If you want to have a general gaming program; it is good to have a variety of games and formats which cater to different tastes. For children, you could use the Disney version of Dance Dance Revolution, Connect Four, Checkers, UNO and/or Mario Kart Double Dash. You can also include any of the popular trading card games, such as Pokemon, which also means you don't have to supply the game. Children bring in their own cards and you provide the space. There are many other possibilities, but it is good to stick to games which allow participants to take turns quickly and encourage socializing. Do you find this valuable?    

syljobro
4. RE: Gaming in Libraries
Jul 18 2008, 3:12 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 18 2008, 3:12 PM EDT
Thanks for your suggestions Kathy.

That was quite helpful. Do you find this valuable?    
kmakens
kmakens
5. RE: Gaming in Libraries
Jul 19 2008, 9:56 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 19 2008, 9:56 AM EDT
You're welcome. Feel free to ask me anything else. Do you find this valuable?    

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