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ThaiSim 2011
Pre-conference, professional training seminar

Pre-conference, professional training seminar (workshop)

 This has been postponed to another time - maybe in July / Aug

For Thai delegates.  Go to this page for documents in Thai.

Theme:  Quality learning from educational games: Design, use, debrief

Dates:  20-22 March, 2011 (Sun-Mon-Tues) - arrival Sat 19 March.

We will start early on Sun 20 March, so please arrive at the venue on Sat 19 March.  It is not respectful to seminar people to arrive late.

Attendance.  Please note that this workshop will include teamwork and group projects.  You must therefore  make yourself available for the whole time of the workshop. It is not possible to attend only part of the workshop; you must chose either the whole 3 days or no workshop.  You must be there for the start of the workshop.  If you miss the first morning, then you will not be allowed to come to the rest of the workshop.  If you come to the workshop and then disappear for an afternoon, you will not be allowed to return, as that would be unfair on the other participants.  If you cannot participate in the whole workshop, then it would be better to wait until next year.

Registration fees for this seminar include free accommodation.

Objectives:  This workshop will provide teachers and trainers with first-hand experience of using and debriefing a number of games and simulations.  The emphasis will be on how to encourage quality learning for simulation/game participants.

Products.  Teachers and trainers will also the opportunity of designing and testing their own games.  The best games will then be showcased at the ThaiSim conference, and perhaps published in a journal.
 

Preliminary programme.

Day 0 - 19 March

- afternoon & early evening:  Arrival, relaxation, introductions, ice-breakers, fun games.

  NB: It is important to arrive on Day 0, 19 March.  The workshop will start early on 20 March.

Day 1 - 20 March

- morning       :    Participation in and debriefing of a number of games and simulations.

- afternoon     :    Participation & debriefing continued.

- evening        :    Design groups established; brainstorming ideas for design.

Day 2 - 21 March

- morning       :    Design of game and debriefing - structure and flow.

- afternoon     :    Design of draft materials (roles, instructions, etc.).

- evening        :    Playing and testing the games and debriefing protocol.

Day 3 - 22 March

- morning       :    Testing the whole package; plus small tweaks.

- afternoon     :    Revision; writing facilitator's materials.

- evening        :    Workshop evaluation; plus party.

Day 4 - 23 March - optional - to be decided during the workshop

- morning        :    Preparation for presentations in the ThaiSim Conference.
 

Notes

1. The games will be showcased at the ThaiSim 2010 conference.  Your participation in the workshop will normally (if quality is good) guarantee you a session during the conference.

2.  If the games designed during this workshop are of sufficient quality, they may be selected for publication in Journal of Simulation/Gaming for Education and Development.

3.  English will be used as a means to communication.

Workshop leaders:

Accommodation for the pre-conference seminar will be in the residence of the Thai Ayothaya Business Administration College - see photos below. 

The seminar fee includes free accommodation in air-conditioned rooms, but you will have to pay for the air-con electricity (about 200 THB per day).

To register:  thaisim.conference |@| gmail.com

To secure accommodation:  ts.accommodation |@| gmail.com