Panel - Games and Empathy

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This panel will take a critical look at if and how empathy can be fostered in young people through the use of games. The discussion will include game developers, educators, guidance counselors and researchers and will offer a holistic, yet practical look at the use of games to spark, drive and teach empathy.

Speakers:
*Jackson Westenskow (Assistant Director, Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts)
*Rachelle Vallon (Guidance Counselor, Quest to Learn)
*Karen Schrier (Associate Professor/Director of Games, Marist College)
*Matthew Farber (Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado)
*Daniel Braunfeld (Senior Program Associate for Special Projects, Facing History and Ourselves)

Moderator:
*Arana Shapiro (Co-Executive Director, Institute of Play)

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