BMAF Workshop - Simulation Games and Role-Play - Plymouth

BMAF Workshop - Simulation Games and Role-PlayDate: Monday 8 th June 2009Host:University of Plymouth Business School, PlymouthVenue: Room 505, Cookworthy Building, Central Campushttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=17148Aims and ObjectivesThis workshop, hosted by the University of Plymouth Business School, builds on aprevious event of June 2008. It aims to extend discussion and debate on howbusiness academics can use simulation games and role-play (SGRP) methods forteaching and learning.The objectives are to:‣ present short illustrations of both computerised and non-computerised games;‣ establish the extent to which SGRP’s can contribute to achievement of intendedlearning outcomes; and‣ stimulate discussion of the practical implications of teaching with SGRP’s,particularly how to overcome the barriers to using such learning platforms.Target ParticipantsThe event is targeted at HEI teachers who are current users of SGRP and thoseconsidering these approaches for learning in business and management education.Programme10.00-10.15 Registration, Refreshments and Introductions10.15-10.30 Welcome by Dr Jonathan Moizer, Plymouth Business School10.30-12.00 SimVenture (enterprise game), presented by Peter Harrington,Director, Venture Simulations Ltd12.00-12.30 Developing Manager Real Attributes Using Simulation, Dr WaiMun Lim, Plymouth Business School12.30-13.30 Lunch13.30-14.15 PaperScape (predominately business strategy), presented byCharles Thornton, Plymouth Business School14.15-14.30 Refreshment break14.30-15.15 The Business Strategy Game, Greg Stappenbeck, GLO-BUSSoftware, Inc.15.15-15.30 Wrap-up and CloseBMAF Workshops are free to participants – to book contact BMAF@brookes.ac.ukFor details of other BMAF events go to www.heacademy.ac.uk/business/eventsPlease note that a charge may be made to participants who book but do not attend BMAF events.

Brief Biographies of PresentersDr Jonathan Moizer is a Lecturer in Business Operations and Strategy. Previously,he worked towards a doctorate using system dynamics simulations to developmodels for learning in the domain of occupational safety. His wider teaching andresearch interests include the use of computerised simulation and systems thinkingmethods, for both supporting decision-making and learning. He has published anumber of papers in peer-reviewed journals in the field of business simulation andgaming. Jonathan is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.BMAF Workshops are free to participants – to book contact BMAF@brookes.ac.ukFor details of other BMAF events go to www.heacademy.ac.uk/business/eventsPlease note that a charge may be made to participants who book but do not attend BMAF events.