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Gamify your Classroom<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

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POWER UP YOUR CLASSROOM!<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>This one-day workshop delves into how game-based learning (GBL) is an effective teaching strategy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Hear from the ‘converted’ \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>teachers already creating meaningful learning experiences with GBL at the intermediate and secondary levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Industry experts will share research backing playful and game-based learning.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Award-winning M\u0101ori game ‘Guardian’ is an adventure game about M\u0101ori settlement and heritage. SPARX is an interactive game based on cognitive behavioural therapy, designed to help young rangatahi manage their depression. Both games will be showcased, and participants will have an opportunity to engage with digital and non-digital resources to be used upon return to the classroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SPECIAL GUEST<\/span>\u00a0MARU NIHONIHO\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Bringing M\u0101ori Culture To Video Games\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Two games bringing M\u0101ori culture and heritage to the forefront are Guardian and SPARX, influential award-winning games developed by NZ based company, Metia Interactive.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Maru will discuss her inspiration in developing the games, their global success, and how teachers can use them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Teachers include:<\/span><\/p>\n