‘Aha’ Moments - Gamer Contest Calls for Student Video Submissions
5.20.09 | The competition calls on students to help “convince the world that digital games are not only cool, but that you can actually learn while playing them!”
The contest is accepting original YouTube videos in two categories: “My ‘Aha’ Moment” and “My Dream Assignment.” First place winners will receive a notebook computer. “People’s choice” winners will receive a new iPod Shuffle.
The contest is open to current students in the U.S., age 13 and older. Deadline for entries is May 31, 2009. Winners will be announced in June at the Games+Learning+Society Conference 5.0 in Madison.
Click here for full competition details.
The Learning Games Network is a nonprofit organization that works to spark innovation in the design and use of games for learning. Its network of scholars, teachers, producers, and game designers are committed to developing and distributing new games informed by research in the learning sciences. The MacArthur Foundation supports the work of Kurt Squire, who is a Learning Games Network member. To join, visit http://www.learninggamesnetwork.org.
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