http://www.netvouz.com/pdboyer/tag/computer?feed=rss pdboyer's bookmarks tagged "computer" on Netvouz http://instituteofplay.com Institute of Play leverages games and play as critical contexts for learning, innovation, & change in the 21st century. We bring non-traditional audiences into innovative spaces of production & learning through partnerships with the game industry, academia, government, science, technology, & the arts. Our goals are to: * Embrace game design as an agent of provocation, education, and change * Build new domains of knowledge connected to gaming, digital media and learning * Develop innovative curricula around gaming literacies * Create experiences bridging digital and non-digital learning environments * Foster new models of collaboration between students, educators, and professional game designers * Provide a space for the experimentation and exchange of ideas pdboyer Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:11:01 GMT http://archives.igda.org/breakingin/ Sure you play games, but have you ever considered making them? Computer and video game development is a fast-growing entertainment field, with a lot to offer you professionally and creatively. Your enthusiasm is crucial, but you'll also need skill and qualifications. Games are as competitive as any entertainment industry, and it's not easy to get that first job. But if you've set your sights on the games biz, we're here to help you build your skills, make informed decisions, and improve your chances of BREAKING IN. pdboyer Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:02:47 GMT