Games, Exergames and Virtual Worlds
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– Professional Development –
Shaking Your Groove Thing: Video Games as Ways to Increase Physical Activity 
Author: Chamberlin, Barbara (2 more by this author); Valentina Veleta; Michelle Garza; Jeanne Gleason
Description: Several programs are using "exergames", games that encourage physical activity as part of their programs for youth, adults and families. Program leaders will share their expertise; including what works, what doesn't work, and how exergames impact our audiences. Participants should be prepared to play some games, and will receive real-world suggestions for using exergames in their programming.
– Programming Resource –
Developing Online Games and Animations in Your Out-of-School Program
Author: Dunham, Trudy (32 more by this author)
Description: Want to add a game development activity to your program but can't afford the cost and complexity of Flash? Here it is! Learn how to use the free software Scratch to easily create graphics, animations and simple computer games: including posting your games online. Get activity plans and contest ideas that you can use tomorrow in your out-of school program.
Author: Dunham, Trudy (32 more by this author)
Description: Overview of the instructions and commands for using the computer game programming tool Scratch.