Fortnite, Kids & Parenting Interview
I was interviewed by Noah Fromson, a journalist from WZZM 13, about the effects of games (especially Fortnite) on kids and their implications for parenting. This is a conversation I often have with other parents. (Don’t judge me for my terrible Fortnite skills in the video!)
Click the link below to view the full article:
Fortnite Parenting: How to manage gaming
VOICES conference!
I am super excited about the Virtual Ongoing Interdisciplinary Conferences on Educating with Song (VOICES) conference!
“VOICES will present the latest research, pedagogy, and practitioner perspectives on effectively communicating the ideas of STEM through song.”
…hey, I like using (rap) songs to communicate about STEM-related topics! Maybe that’s why I was asked to help organize. 🙂
The timing is great (September 27-28, 2017). Students who take my inaugural Hip-Hop, Communication & Society course will all be able (required) to attend the conference, which only costs $10 and will take place virtually.
https://www.causeweb.org/voices/
https://www.facebook.com/VOICES.Meetings/
When the Saints Go March for Science
Avatar Research Lecture for the MSU English Learning Center
University of Michigan Gender & Gaming Symposium 2015
Date & Time: October 24, 2015 – 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library Gallery Space, Room 100
Event Type: Symposium
In the past few years, issues of gender have become prominent in the discussion around gaming, both as relates to the games themselves and in the larger gaming culture. This symposium aims to critically engage these ongoing narratives, explore how gaming culture can impact broader social spheres, and indicate how gender relations in gaming can be improved going forward through two keynote talks, a series of roundtable discussions, a panel discussion of student gamers, and a game gallery of significant texts. Attendees can expect to participate heavily throughout the day and leave with a deeper understanding of game culture, its social significance, and what its future might entail.
Participation in the symposium is FREE! However, space is limited, so in order to attend you must pre-register using this registration form.
Lunch will be provided.
Keynote Speakers:
Rabindra (Robby) Ratan, assistant professor, Department of Media & Information, Michigan State University
“Avatars for Empowerment: A research trajectory aimed toward reducing social disparity in education through avatar use”
Adrienne Shaw, assistant professor, Department of Media Studies and Production, Temple University
“Representation Matters: Reframing arguments for diversity in digital games”
Sponsored by: University of Michigan Library Computer & Video Game Archive; University of Michigan Library Diversity Council; University of Michigan Institute for Humanities; Ann Arbor District Library.