Join us at DGA @ IPON 2024, the expo on education innovation & ICT. Experience the Gaming Alley at the education event of the year on February 28 & 29 in halls 3 & 4. Don’t miss the chance to explore the synergy between gaming and education. Discover how the Dutch gaming market contributes to the evolution of educational technologies.
DGA Roundtable ‘Learning with Games’
On February 29th, from 14.30-15.30, we will organize a DGA Roundtable on topic ‘Learning with Games’.
What to expect:
- Interactive discussions about integrating games in learning processes.
- An exchange of ideas and best practices.
- Networking opportunities with professionals from IT, education and the game industry.
These people will be participating in the Roundtable discussion:
Johan van der Meulen (Innovation Director at 8D Games)
Johan started his career as a programmer and certified scrum master, but has gradually focused more and more on design thinking and research. What works, what can be improved? How can we bridge the gap between science and applied products that really make a difference for people? He likes to use his technical knowledge and love for games to make a positive impact on people and society.
Tim van Dam (CEO at Changefied)
Discover at Changefied our innovative gamification solutions for inclusive learning and serious gaming in the social domain. We are driven by a mission: To engage everyone in our society and help them grow so they can move more confidently in the world. We do this by providing engaging and inclusive learning experiences using Gamification technology, such as Virtual Reality.
Olivier Hokke (Founder, Game Tailors)
Game Tailors B.V. creates custom educational games and is committed to creating a more beautiful world. With about 12 employees we help the education sector to make learning more fun. We do this in a scientifically based way. Our games are therefore not only fun, but also effective. We work closely with schools of all levels to make learning through play the norm.
Marlou Captijn (Educational Specialist at HackShield)
As an educational specialist at HackShield, I focus on developing lessons, called class quizzes, about cybersecurity for kids. My role includes creating engaging classroom materials and designing interactive learning experiences. My goal is to use these class quests to raise awareness of the opportunities and dangers of the digital world and provide students with essential digital skills.
Moderator: Martine Spaans
Martine is Game Publisher at FGL & Tamalaki and General Manager at the Dutch Games Association. She is also a sought-after speaker on games.
Come join us and attribute to the discussion about the future of learning with games! Together we create an inspiring and informative experience at IPON Vakbeurs.