GAME PLAN MUSEUM APPLICATION

Games for Change, with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and General Motors is looking for innovative museum educators to sign up for Game Plan. Game Plan is a new professional development program, designed for our current era of social distancing, to raise museum capacity for using games and game-like learning within youth programming.

Museum Educator Participants Will Receive:

Membership within a new, nationwide community of games-based museum educators.
Online professional development training (3 courses; 30 hours).
Downloadable curricular materials for localization within each museum.
Virtual game jams and office hours for interactive learning and skill building.
A nation-wide student competition, themed on resilience in the age of COVID-19.
Culminating events exhibiting youth games that celebrate student achievement with juried prizes.

Program will run from mid-January 2021 - June 2021. Museum educators are responsible for recruiting and engaging middle and high school students over the course of the program.

I. CONTACT INFORMATION

Your Name*

First NameLast Name

Mobile Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Email*

Your title/role within the museum*

II. MUSEUM INFORMATION

Museum Name*

Museum Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Please enter a brief description/mission statement of the museum*

What topics/subjects does the museum focus on?*

Does the museum currently have an education program?*

YesNo

Is the museum currently involved with IMLS?*

YesNoPreviously, but not at this time

Any notes on Hardware/Software Requirements?

III. TELL US ABOUT YOUR MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAM

Describe your museums current program offerings for youth.*

Has your museum used digital technologies in programming for youth?*

Why are you interested in bringing game design to your museum?*

IV. PROGRAM GAME PLAN

G4C understands that plans for 2021 may not yet be solidified and may continue to shift over time. Please answer the below questions to the best of your ability.

How many students do you anticipate reaching through this program?*

Which type of learning environment do you intend to use for the program? If you do not know at this time, please select "unsure" from the dropdown menu*

How did you hear about this opportunity?*