Paul Grogan, Ph.D. Candidate, Roi Guinto, S.M. Candidate, Ellen Czaika, Ph.D. Candidate
Enrollment: Register at http://signup.mit.edu/gaming_iap14
Sign-up by 01/17
Limited to 40 participants
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: None
As the scope of systems design broadens to include both technical features and behaviors of human actors, researchers need methods capable of handling both technical and social dimensions. Games are one approach of combining technical models with human interaction to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Games are also useful for teaching players and designers about the systems they are designed to simulate. This activity explores the growing number of ways that games are employed in the toolkits of researchers from diverse fields such as education, engineering, sociology, and economics. Participants will be introduced to foundational literature on gaming and guest lecturers will discuss experiences with their game-oriented research, touching on core components of game design and evaluation. Participants will also participate in several games designed for research in breakout sessions scheduled during the class period.
Sponsor(s): Engineering Systems Division
Contact: Paul Grogan, 33-409, PTGROGAN@MIT.EDU
| Jan/23 | Thu | 02:30PM-04:00PM | 4-265, Scheduled in advance. |
| Jan/24 | Fri | 02:30PM-04:00PM | 4-265, Scheduled in advance. |
| Jan/27 | Mon | 02:30PM-04:00PM | 4-265, Scheduled in advance. |
| Jan/28 | Tue | 02:30PM-04:00PM | 4-265, Scheduled in advance. |
| Jan/29 | Wed | 02:30PM-04:00PM | 4-265, Scheduled in advance. |
| Jan/30 | Thu | 02:30PM-04:00PM | 4-265, Scheduled in advance. |
| Jan/31 | Fri | 01:00PM-04:00PM | 4-265, Debrief of Breakout Sessions |
One or more games will be conducted in each breakout session. Capacity is limited in each session and will be scheduled in advance. Students are expected to attend at least three breakout sessions.
Paul Grogan - Ph.D. Candidate, Roi Guinto - S.M. Candidate, Ellen Czaika, Ph.D. Candidate
| Jan/21 | Tue | 01:00PM-03:00PM | 4-265, Bring your laptop |
| Jan/22 | Wed | 01:00PM-04:00PM | 4-265, Bring your laptop |
Prof. Olivier de Weck leads three rounds of the Lego Manufacturing Game -- an educational game where teams build Lego cars to maximize revenue. Participants experience challenges and rewards of various manufacturing paradigms to learn about product platforms. Tuesday 1/21: Round 1, Wednesday 1/22: Rounds 2 and 3. Please bring your laptop!
Paul Grogan - Ph.D. Candidate, Roi Guinto - S.M. Candidate, Ellen Czaika, Ph.D. Candidate
| Jan/23 | Thu | 01:00PM-02:30PM | 4-265 |
| Jan/24 | Fri | 01:00PM-02:30PM | 4-265 |
| Jan/27 | Mon | 01:00PM-02:30PM | 4-265 |
| Jan/28 | Tue | 01:00PM-02:30PM | 4-265 |
| Jan/29 | Wed | 01:00PM-02:30PM | 4-265 |
| Jan/30 | Thu | 01:00PM-02:30PM | 4-265 |
Guest speakers discuss their gaming-related research in a panel session. Invited guests include: Mr. Todd Schenk, Dr. Travis Franck, Mr. Scot Osterweil, Ms. Amy Robinson, Dr. Adam Ross, Dr. Ari Epstein, Mr. Philip Tan, Prof. T.L. Taylor, Dr. Magy Seif El-Nasr, Dr. Casper Harteveld, and Mr. Jason Haas. This listing will be updated as guests are confirmed and scheduled.
Paul Grogan - Ph.D. Candidate, Roi Guinto - S.M. Candidate, Ellen Czaika, Ph.D. Candidate