DVC of the Week: Angry Birds and the Physics of Games

We would like to invite everyone to participate in a lecture and discussion about the science of video games entitled " ANGRY BIRDS AND THE PHYSICS OF GAMES" on December 5, 2013 at 7:30 P.M (Manila Time) 
Guess what who is the speaker? 

Yes, you're right! He's the creator of the world's popular game called Angry Birds, Mr. Peter Vesterbacka.

The DVC is for FREE, all you need is an internet connection to view and participate to the lecture. Definitely, this will be a great opportunity for us Filipinos to engage with other students and professionals who are into gaming

For more details, please check attached link below:

LINK: https://conx.state.gov/event/angry-birds-and-the-physics-of-games/

TJIC launches the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Video Games and Learning

To know more about the Amspaces MOOC Program, please watch the recorded video!

Seventy-nine students and educators from various universities in Metro Manila and American Corners in the Philippines participated the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) kick off meeting about Video Games and Learning on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. The Thomas Jefferson Information Center (TJIC) Team taught the ways to utilize the online course platform and gave a brief background on the impact of gaming culture in school’s curriculum and instruction. In addition, Professor Ruth Alido of Philippine Normal University, a Fulbright alumnus, shared her MOOC experiences in the United States to the participants. The kick off ceremony was a great success in introducing students to open education and distance learning opportunities in the United States.