Ahoy friends! I’m excited to announce that I’ll be presenting at the 2022 SPE South Central conference, Come Together, taking place Oct. 14-15 in Shreveport, LA.

I’ve been a member of SPE since 2010 and am super pumped to get to share my thesis research with my favorite photography group. I’ve exhibited work at SPE but this will be my first time presenting so that is also super exciting. I don’t know the exact date and time of my presentation yet but below you can find the title and a bit of information regarding my session.

Game-Based Learning: Building Competence in Visual Literacy Through Simulation

Game-based learning is a growing academic practice that encourages the use of games and gamification to engage students and improve retention. This presentation will include an introductory talk on game-based learning and the development of Lumen, a card game designed to prepare students for photographic discussion and critique, followed by the opportunity to play Lumen with fellow attendees.

Lumen is a card game designed to serve as an icebreaker and a teaching tool for introductory photography students. The game introduces players to professional terminology useful in critique and discussion, while also encouraging critical thinking, debate, and analysis.