Pack Up Rocky's Boots and Travel to Tatooine: How Multimedia Technology Enchances Mathematical Thinking

Susan Schilling & Jane Boston Lucas Learning Ltd.,  San Rafael, California Friday 3:00 p.m.--4:00 p.m  Gateway 103--104 Moscone Center

George Lucas' newest company, Lucas Learning Ltd., translates his personal commitment to uncommon learning experiences into high-quality multimedia games that facilitate learning through exploring and creating interactively rather than through passive drill and repetition. Witness the history and creative process leading up to the latest Lucas Learning project by traveling back in time to see how technology has been applied to critical thinking over the last fifteen years. Then continue the journey to the Star Wars influenced world of their latest CD ROM - a children's game that demonstrates how classic problems can be modeled in an interactive environment - and witness a true marriage of mathematical thinking and gaming technology.

Speaker(s):
Susan Schilling  is general manager for Lucas Learning Ltd., a new multimedia educational company formed by George Lucas. Working under his creative direction, she is responsible for hiring and directing the creative teams that produce and market software that aims to create truly exceptional learning experiences. Prior to joining Lucas Learning, Susan was senior vice president and creative director for MECC, a pioneer in the development and distribution of educational software for schools and homes. Joining Susan for the presentation is Jane Boston, internationally recognized for her work in curriculum, staff development, and instructional materials development. Jane is director of Content and Learning at Lucas Learning. Prior to joining Lucas Learning, she was director of the Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE) at Stanford University.

Presider: Ed Dickey, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina