University of Michigan-Flint

Faculty Name:  Jeff Kupperman

Department:  Education

Campus Address:  430 French Hall

Email:  jkupp@umflint.edu

Phone:  734-604-6117

Project Description:  UM-Flint has a rich history of research and development in educational gaming, including projects run by the Interactive Communications & Simulations group, game-related programs developed by master's students specializing in Technology in Education, and the First Year Experience course, "Games, Play, and Curiosity." A substantial amount of unique material has been created along the way, yet students and others who wish to learn this material currently must do so piecemeal. This GSRA position will assist us in pulling together these resources into website and a proposal for a traditional book.

Semesters Desired:  Fall 2011 AND Winter 2012

GSRA Position Description:  We seek a GSRA to:

- Research existing print and online resources about educational gaming

- Communicate with educators affiliated with UM-Flint (including faculty, alumni, and colleagues) to gather relevant materials.

- Organize and edit gather materials and put them in the context of the larger educational gaming field.

- Help prepare a formal book proposal.

Specific Day/Time Requirements:  Flexible.

Special Requirements:  Required: Outstanding writing skills and excellent research skills; interest in educational gaming.

Graduate Students in These Programs May Apply:  Education (MA/Ed.S.)