Teaching and Twitch: Using a Gaming Platform for Learning and Community

Abstract

In our current global online world, how do we innovate our classroom experiences? In my courses, I have been using the popular game platform Twitch as an alternative course space and to help build a community for your students. Using similar methods as streamers, explore a new way to reach out to your students within your design space. Learn some tips and techniques to get started today.

Presenters

Courtney Redding
Lecturer, School of Visual Arts, The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Innovation Showcase

Theme

2021 Special Focus: Considering Viral Technologies: Pandemic-Driven Opportunities and Challenges

KEYWORDS

Twitch, Community, Technology Spaces, New Platforms

Digital Media

Videos

Teaching And Twitch (Redding Video)

Downloads

Teaching and Twitch (Redding - PDF)

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