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"The ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems is the premier international conference on human-computer interaction.  CHI 2012 focus on the centrality of experience—from the models, theories and practical insights we need to understand and design for user experience to the irreplaceable value of experiencing innovation in our field through hands-on interactivity."

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"The ISAGA Conference each year brings together academics, trainers, game designers and business professionals from across the continent and worldwide.  It’s an international platform for networking, knowledge exchange and inspiration for people active in the wide area of serious gaming."

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This conference “offers you a variety of featured program activities that are designed to provide you with key information and ideas that you can immediately put to work to improve your organization's e-Learning efforts.”

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"Lexington’s first eHealth Summit will focus on this region’s current and future investments in health information technology. It is intended for those working on local or regional health information exchange, as well as those who are planning or implementing health information technology. In this important session noted national and international leaders will be presenting high-end content relevant for professionals working in clinics, hospitals, long-term care, public health, health systems, managed care, and information systems and more."

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"eLearning 2012 is the friendliest and most comprehensive annual distance learning conference you will find for eLearning practitioners. It is the one place where you will learn who is doing what, what technologies they are using, what works, and what doesn't." The conference "will feature pre-conference workshops, keynote speakers, and vendors exhibiting the latest eLearning technologies and services, and nearly 70 one-hour concurrent sessions."

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"The objective of this workshop is to gather, not only researchers and experts in game theory and its applications in wired and wireless networks, but also researchers from other disciplines such as computer science, control, economics, or operational research, who have an interest in novel game theoretical techniques and applications."

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"The time has never been more right for the Games+Learning+Society Conference! The world is finally beginning to catch on: Great videogames can be great learning tools.: This conference is about “exploring the impact of games and game culture on learning and society. The conference — [is] now three days long and at UW’s historic Memorial Union, overlooking downtown Madison’s beautiful Lake Mendota.” Discussions involving researchers, designers, and educators are among the many features of this conference.

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"The Games:EDU one-day conference will run on Wednesday 20 July alongside Develop in Brighton. It offers anyone involved in games education the chance to meet with your peers, to share best practice from courses throughout the UK and to help shape the future of games education courses."

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The IADIS (International Association for Development of the Information Society) CELDA conference focuses on the evolving learning processes and applications associated with the advancements in digital technology. Simulations, student-centered learning, virtual reality, and multi-management systems are topics that have been featured. “Here you can present a paper or just attend the technical sessions. These sessions are designed to provide a cross fertilization environment, where you may benefit from the professional exchange of information, and also from the associated social events. Besides the academic environment, you'll also benefit from corporate showcases and company exhibitions. Invited Speakers, well known in their fields also contribute to the IADIS conference uniqueness.”

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Digitel focuses on new technologies, game theories, and ways to enhance learning and education through the use of digital games. Embedded chips, motion sensors, internet, mobiles, and advances in computing are among the topics that have been discussed.

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IMMERSION Forum & Showcase (formerly known as Apply Serious Games) focuses on the use of virtual worlds and serious games for learning and communication purposes. The one day event features demonstrations, high-profile speakers, and discussions.

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“The International Conference on Computer Games: AI, Animation, Mobile, Interactive Multimedia, Educational & Serious Games organised by The University of Wolverhampton, England, is one of the leading research conferences devoted to the advancement of the theory and practice of games development. [CGames] brings together an international community of experts to discuss the state of the art, new research results, perspectives of future developments and innovative applications relevant to games development and related areas.”

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This conference, the International Conference on eLearning and Game, gives researchers, practitioners, and academics the opportunity to come together and share research findings and advances in e-learning and games.

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“Meaningful Play brings scholars and industry professionals together to understand and improve upon games to entertain, inform, educate, and persuade in meaningful ways. The conference will include thought-provoking keynotes from leaders in academia and industry, peer-reviewed paper presentations, panel sessions (including academic and industry discussions), innovative workshops, roundtable discussions, and exhibitions of games and prototypes.”

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“MODSIM WORLD is a unique multi-disciplinary International Conference & Exposition for the exchange of modeling & simulation knowledge, research, and technology across industry, government, and academia.”

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Serious Games on the Move International Conference focuses on the production of games that can be used for more than just entertainment and seeks to explore game software applications for education and training purposes.

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This four-day event focuses on “what’s new in popular culture scholarship” and “includes special topics presentations, area-specific invited speakers, social receptions, tours, film presentations, and area get-togethers.”

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“Ypulse Youth Marketing Mashup is where top brand, corporate and social marketers, media professionals, educators and non-profit organizations gather to share best practices, research and latest strategies on marketing to youth with technology.”

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Players see a picture of an intact human brain and then it gets scrambled. To win, players must put the parts of the brain back together correctly.

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A free online game, 3210 Blast Off is designed to teach players about the importance of healthy eating and daily physical activity. Players navigate through a galaxy that can only be saved by completing challenges that test their knowledge of how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve unhealthy habits.

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In 3D Body Adventure players explore the human body and learn about human anatomy. They travel through many body parts including the brain, spinal cord, and veins. They also save patients by navigating through their bodies and destroying germs. The game includes an interactive encyclopedia.

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A learning and training game, 3D Reseaux teaches civil engineers and construction workers about the risks of working near underground networks. It provides tips for protecting the safety of people and property.

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"Challenge your family and friends in a new digital board game, and at the same time learn your first words in a new language together. You compete in a foreign hotel where the goal is to acquire objects, money and friends. Your ability to strategize and learn fast is essential. The game is suitable for both young and old, and no previous knowledge is necessary. The more you play the more your French vocabulary increases.

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"4 TRAVELLERS can be played alone or together with friends and at the same time teach you new words in Spanish. The game is suitable for both young and old, and no previous knowledge is necessary. The more you play the more your Spanish vocabulary increases. You can also play and learn with the mini-games’ unique learning mode. The game is perfect to bring on your trip, and over 240 carefully selected words are included specifically for this occasion."

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In 911 Paramedic, players assume the role of a paramedic and rush to the scenes of accidents on the streets of Los Angeles. Players can handle over thirty real-life emergency situations.

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9th Inning is a free, online, baseball-themed quiz game designed to test players’ knowledge and understanding of nutrition. Each correct answer earns a homerun. Watch out because answering three questions wrong means you’re out!

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This free online game focuses on the importance of eating balanced meals. Players use a variety of foods to make meals. If they create a balanced meal, they earn points. If the meal is unbalanced, they are told what is wrong and are asked to try again.

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Alcohol 101 Plus, available at no charge, was created in response to the growing concern over the unsafe consumption of alcohol on college campuses. Players navigate through a virtual campus and learn about safe and responsible ways to enjoy parties and alcohol. They respond to realistic scenarios that demonstrate the negative consequences and dangers of the misuse of alcohol and they make choices that lead to healthier ways to have fun.

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This game for children focuses on nutrition and healthy eating habits, such as the importance of choosing fruits and vegetables and consistently eating healthy meals. It is mentioned in published research but there is no information about how to obtain the game.

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In this meal-planning game, players follow the food pyramidand must select enough food from each food group to reach the suggested number of servings per day.

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“The game follows our character, Richard, in his dream world where he goes on the offensive and attacks back! He wards off a variety of allergens from pollen and pet dander to shellfish and dairy.”

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In Alphabet Circus, a PlayStation 2 game targeted to children, players navigate through a colorful circus to discover various mini-games that combine physical activity and learning.

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A quiz game that tests the player's knowledge and understanding about the colors of the air quality index and what each one represents in terms of the different measures of pollution in the air. To play, simply select and grab the color from the palette that correctly corresponds with the question being asked. If a question is answered incorrectly, the player can try again until they succeed.

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 This free quiz game developed by the Environmental Protection Agency tests players’ knowledge of air quality and pollution and their effects on health. Questions are multiple choice.

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This group of free mini-games by the National Dairy Council focuses on healthy food choices and the benefits of good nutrition and portion control.

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Aspire is a free online resource designed to educate players, both smokers and non-smokers, about smoking cigarettes. After determining how players feel about smoking, the site displays a page of information and games about the risks and dangers of cigarette smoking.

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"Attack of the S. Mutans! is a multi-level adventure game in stereo Firsthand 3D for a team of five players per pod. Lab equipment includes polarized "safety" 3D goggles and hand-held game controllers that keep the play intuitive, dynamic and engaging."

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This game was used in a study by Simons and Chabris (1999) about sustained inattentional blindness. Players watch a video of people in a circle tossing two basketballs to each other and they are asked to count how many times the basketballs change hands. While focused on this task, players often fail to notice unexpected objects that appear in the scene.

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This free online stress reduction game offers players a chance to relax, balance their mind and emotions, and clarify their thoughts.

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In this free online grocery shopping and nutrition game, players search for items on a grocery list and compare the labels of three different brands each time, to make the healthiest choice.