You are invited to submit a proposal for the NASAGA 2024 conference!
Format and Length
The format is a 90- or 120-minute learning-focused interactive session that allows attendees to collaborate and learn while playing games and simulations.
Concurrent sessions are 90 minutes
Late afternoon workshops are 2 hours
Poster session are typically 5 - 15 minute interactive discussion in small groups
Topic
The conference theme is Fair Play! We encourage you to structure your session, simulation or game to consider the concept of Fair Play. Sessions might include such topics as:
What it means to play “by the rules”
When it’s ok to break the rules
What it means to have a fair playing field
The connections between games and sports
Selection Criteria
A proposal is more likely to be accepted if it meets these criteria:
Clearly demonstrates strategies for playful learning and performance improvement.
Includes activities that engage participants, with minimal lecture.
Promotes research and best practices that participants can use in their work (as opposed to products or services for sale).
Example summary:
It's the perfect time to start teaching kids how to play Dungeons & Dragons. Not only will they have fun while exploring collaborative storytelling, creative writing, and problem solving, but they'll be able to use incredible new websites to develop creative tasks with deliverable outcomes. If you've been considering roleplaying with your students, there's no better time to start than right now. In this session, we'll explore the newest online tools that you can use to help strengthen students' creative writing and problem solving while building social skills.
Important Information
Important: Because NASAGA is a non-profit organization based on the principle of generously sharing knowledge and ideas with other members, all workshop facilitators must register and arrange travel and lodging as participants at the conference.
You may submit more than one proposal by completing a separate application for each.
Final decision on selection will be emailed by Friday, July 28, 2024.
Benefits of Presenting
NASAGA and its members appreciate the wisdom and knowledge shared by presenters who also receive a number of benefits:
Save some money: Speakers attend the conference at a reduced rate if you register by the deadline.
Guidance for novice presenters: As part of the program development process, we provide feedback on your proposal and, as the conference draws closer, your session plan and materials.
Promotion: Whether you’re looking to gain some recognition within (and outside of) your company or make yourself known as an independent consultant, speaking at our conference offers a terrific promotional opportunity.
Networking: Take the opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, making new contacts or meeting old friends.
Knowledge sharing: Share your insights and unique knowledge with other professionals in the field.