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2025 WINTER CONFERENCE
Challenges & Opportunities:
Using AI in the Reacting Classroom
Join us for the virtual Reacting Winter Conference on January 17th–19th, 2025!
In addition to the games we're playing--one classic, one newly published, and one never before offered--our workshop this year is on the challenges and opportunities offered by the rapidly accelerating field of generative AI. Together, we’ll explore strategies for deterrence and detection of misuse, while also examining the potential of AI to enrich gameplay and learning. From practical applications to imaginative edge uses, this workshop invites you to join the dialogue on how AI can shape the future of Reacting pedagogy, and how it might best be supported or avoided in your classroom.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES EASTERN) FRIDAY, JANUARY 17
OPTIONAL BEGINNER'S FAQ
New to Reacting? This is an optional session for anyone who is new to Reacting to the Past or to the Zoom platform! Join us to ask questions about what you should do to prepare for gameplay and how to use Zoom to fully engage with the conference events.
WINTER CONFERENCE WORKSHOP: Reacting and AI Challenges and Opportunities?
Two years ago, Reacting faculty developed a briefing on the use of AI in Reacting games. This guided conversation revisits that foundational work, providing a platform for participants to share their hopes, fears, and experiences with AI in education. Join us for an in-depth discussion with immediate applications for your class.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
The first session covers game set-up, historical context, faction meetings, and includes a 10 minute break.
12:30-1:30 PM
LUNCH BREAK
Get away from your screen, get some food, and decompress!
1 :30-2:00 PM
SOCIAL BREAK
Game rooms will be open for attendees to drop in and chat with their fellow game players outside of the context of their roles.
2:00-3:30 PM
GAME WORKSHOP SESSION 2
Continue playing your chosen Reacting game. Session includes a 10 minute break.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Michaele Ferguson offers Keynote Address
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
11:00 AM-12:30 PM
GAME SESSION 3
Get to know your Game Master and continue playing your chosen game. Session includes a 10 minute break.
12:30 - 1:30 PM
1:30 - 2:00 PM
GAME SESSION 4
Debriefing, and post-mortem discussion.
CLOSING COLLOQUY
Watch this space for more details!
PRICINGCONFERENCE REGISTRATION
$200
Become a Reacting Consortium member to save on your registration. Memberships start at just $25.
FUNDED REGISTRATION FOR DEI ADVANCEMENT We offer free and subsidized registration for instructors of historically underrepresented and marginalized identity groups, and/or for those teaching at minority-serving institutions (HBCUs, Tribal colleges, AAPI- and Hispanic-serving institutions). Email reacting@barnard.edu with the subject line “Funded WC Spot” by November 22, 2024 for more information and to apply.
WORKSHOP-ONLY REGISTRATION Instructors wishing to attend only the Friday night workshop may do so for $75. These registrants cannot observe or participate in the game workshop sessions on Saturday and Sunday.
Refer to the conference page for more details.
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NOTE: The Reacting Consortium Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to bar any person from the Reacting Faculty Lounge on Facebook and from participation in any Reacting Consortium event. Please also be advised that some or all of the online workshops may be recorded.
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