September 6 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Cost | Free Event Description | Playtesting is all about getting people to come play your game to see if it engenders the experience for which it was designed. And while the other three types of testing (usability testing, quality assurance [QA], focus groups) are useful and important, in these workshops we will […]
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Summer Reading Extravaganza
Make the world a better place—by reading! Kick off Summer Reading and help Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh reach its 180,000 book challenge. The fun begins June 11 with an outdoor festival for all ages. Head over to the Library in Oakland for music, crafts, games, storytelling, food trucks and more! While you’re there, find out […]
Local Stories and Immigrant Voices Jam
February 25th, 12NOON – 3PM, Heinz History Center A free and fun afternoon of games and play exploring exploring the personal stories, family histories, and contemporary issues of immigration. Hang out, Mess Around and Geek Out with regional gamers, local content experts, and other teens. Bring friends, make friends! Get comparative, Get competitive, Get creative. […]
Teaching Content through Games and Puzzles
Teaching Content through Games and Puzzles December 10, 2016 10AM – 1PM Learn how to create and utilize board games and video games in your curriculum. Game creation is a valuable tool for teachers but can be implemented as a student-driven activity as well. You will leave the workshop having created a content-focused game for […]
Teacher Quest Pittsburgh Summer Institute
3-day Summer Institute for Middle and High School Educators Learn how to design games and game-like experiences to increase student engagement, activate 21st century skills, and improve learning outcomes. TeacherQuest Pittsburgh Summer Institute June 27-29 , 9am-4pm every day  @ transformED West, McKees Rocks, PA Description Do you want to use games and game design to […]