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Using Science Fiction to Motivate STEM Interest Using Sci-Fi-Themed Board Games in Third Space
Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 to 1:45pm EST (1:00 to 1:45pm EST), Virtual AECT, Grand3Short Description
This Inspire session will explore interest development in the third space (Kuhlthau, 1991; Kuhlthau, Caspari, & Maniotes, 2015; Gutierrez, 2008) created through activity that fosters and promotes flow (Csikszentmihalyi, 1990) such as gaming, and specifically, Sci-Fi-themed board games. These specific games are chosen due to their connection to STEM, with themes like dystopian revolt, worldwide virus outbreaks, and climate change. Board games will be played in this session.