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Dana Buzzee

Side-Quest Teaching: Using RPG Mechanics to Increase Student Engagement In-Person / Online

This session explores how the quest structure of role-playing games can inform assignment and activity design. Through narrative framing, individual and collaborative roles, choice and chance, and optional side quests, participants will consider practical ways to scaffold participation, curiosity, and peer learning through quest-based assignment design.

This session will be led by Dana Buzzee,M.F.A., a Fall 2026 CTE Faculty Affiliate.

Date:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 11:50am
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Gerald J. Ford Hall 124
Categories:
  Center for Teaching Excellence  

Registration is required. There are 28 in-person seats available. There are 44 online seats available.

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