Malang, 19 July 2024 – American Corner Airlangga University (UNAIR) organized a podcast featuring the US Consulate General and participants to discuss the development of the game developer industry and its application in education. This event was held on Friday (19/7/2024) and involved Let’s Play Indonesia alongside American Corner UNAIR.
The main objective of this podcast was to delve into insights on how the game developer industry has evolved and how game technology can be applied in an educational context. The discussion aimed to provide new perspectives on the opportunities and challenges faced by game developers and how games can be used as effective educational tools.
Series of Activities
The podcast began with introductions by the event moderator, who introduced the participants and the main speaker, the US Consulate General. This introduction provided a brief overview of the background and goals of the upcoming discussion.
Next, the US Consulate General shared general views on the development of the game developer industry, particularly in the United States. He explained how this industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years and various innovations that game developers have implemented to create more interactive and educational gaming experiences.
The discussion then shifted to the main topic, the application of game technology in education. The Consulate General presented various examples of how games can be used as effective learning tools, ranging from educational games designed to teach specific concepts to the use of gamification elements in daily learning to enhance student engagement and motivation.
Participants from American Corner UNAIR also had the opportunity to share their views and experiences. They asked questions about the best ways to integrate games into the educational curriculum and how to overcome potential challenges, such as resource availability and acceptance from schools.
The discussion was highly interactive, with each participant given the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. The US Consulate General provided in-depth and comprehensive answers, offering practical advice based on his experience and knowledge.
Conclusion
The podcast with American Corner UNAIR and the US Consulate General successfully achieved its goal of discussing the development of the game developer industry and its application in education. Through interactive and informative discussions, participants gained valuable knowledge about the opportunities and challenges in integrating games into learning. This event is expected to have a positive impact on the development of education in Indonesia and encourage further innovation in the use of game technology.
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