Workshop: Gamification and Gaming in the Language Classroom (Day 1)
Are you interested in learning more about how you can effectively integrated games and gamification into your language teaching practice?
This 2-day workshop will explore current research and theory on the intersection of gamification and applied linguistics. We will discuss the pros and cons of digital serious games, traditional classroom games, as well as more novel games that encourage creative and meaningful language use. Additionally, we will investigate how to gamify a course and move beyond isolated game activities. Day 1 will introduce key research and theory to foster group discussions on applications, successes, and challenges. Day 2 will be focused on trying out (playing) a few novel game activities and applying theory to them.
This workshop is open to all UW language instructors and students who are planning on becoming a language instructor.
Registering for Day 1 will register you for both days.
Day 1 (Oct 8th) 2-4pm PDT | Denny 159 & Online
Day 2 (Oct 9th) 3-4pm PDT | Denny 156.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Denny Hall (DEN). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98868932425. Campus room: Denny 159. Accessibility Contact: llc@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Language Instructors.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Workshop: Gamification and Gaming in the Language Classroom (Day 2)
Day 2 of the Workshop.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Denny Hall (DEN). Campus room: Denny 156. Accessibility Contact: llc@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Language Instructors.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
2025 UW Language for Specific Purposes Workshop
The UW Workshop on Language for Specific Purposes aims to provide language instructors with a space to share their successes and challenges. The event is open to all, including non-UW instructors. We look forward to building a strong community of instructors who are interested in advancing the field of LSP in our local educational contexts. Presentations must be given in person, but attendees can join in-person or online.
This workshop will explore experiences designing and teaching LSP courses, including assessment and the inclusion of technology, as well as experiences with community engagement projects and private industry partnerships with LSP courses.
Call for Proposals abstract submission deadline: September 15th (Notifications of acceptance will be emailed around Oct 1st)
Submit an abstract, Schedule
1:00-1:10 | Welcome & Context Setting
1:10-2.20 | Keynote LSP Training Session
2:20-2:30 | Coffee break
2:30-3:50 | Panel: Faculty Sharing LSP Teaching Practices
3:55-4:15 | Q&A and Crosstalk…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Denny Hall (DEN). Campus room: Denny 156. Accessibility Contact: llc@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Workshops. Target Audience: Language Instructors.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.