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Explore how analog role-playing games function as powerful learning tools by connecting educational theory to use TTRPGS and larps in classrooms, training, and community learning.

This session leverages insights from recent edited volume "Education and Analog Role-playing Games" to examine how role-play supports learning beyond engagement or gamification. Drawing on educational theory and real-world case studies, the workshop explores how analog RPGs foster reflection, collaboration, identity exploration, and meaning-making across classrooms, professional training, and community settings. Participants will be guided through a structured process for translating pedagogy theory into educational choices, with opportunities to reflect on their own contexts and practices. The focus is on practical pedagogy and offering participants concrete ways to think more critically and purposefully about learning through role-playing games. It will also discuss the next upcoming volumes in the series and invite participants to consider submitting.

• Event Type TRD - Trade Day Events
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• Day Wednesday
• Start Time 1:00 PM
• End Time 2:00 PM
• Duration 1 hours
• Location JW
• Room 106.0
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• Age Required Everyone (6+)
• Experience Required None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
• Min Players 1
• Max Players 50
• Cost Free
• Tickets Available 50
• GM / Organizer Susan Haarman
• Group Loyola University Chicago
• Tournament No
• Round 1 of 1
• Materials Required No
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• Email shaarman@luc.edu
• Special Category none
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