Rurik Nackerud - Gaymes in Education

The video discusses the intersection of educational technology, games, and diverse identities, focusing on LGBTQ issues. The teacher shares their journey and research at Portland State University, emphasizing the importance of integrating personal and professional identities in education. They explore how virtual environments can provide safe spaces for identity exploration, particularly for LGBTQ youth. The teacher also highlights the need for educators to understand diverse issues through games and reduce bias in schools.

What is the speaker's main focus in their research at Portland State University?

• The intersection of games and diverse groups

• The development of new teaching methods

• The impact of social media on education

• The history of educational technology

How does the speaker view virtual environments in education?

• As a distraction for students

• As a replacement for traditional classrooms

• As a way to enforce strict educational norms

• As a tool for safe identity exploration

What change in perspective does the speaker have regarding educators' identities?

• Educators should integrate their personal experiences into their teaching

• Educators should keep their personal and professional identities separate

• Educators should avoid discussing personal topics with students

• Educators should focus solely on academic content

What is the purpose of the speaker's current research on game design?

• To create games for students to improve academic performance

• To design games for educators to understand diverse student issues

• To develop games for entertainment purposes

• To create games that replace traditional teaching methods

What organization does the speaker mention working with to support transgender youth?

• Gender Equality Group

• Transactive

• Youth Support Network

• LGBTQ Alliance

What is the speaker's view on addressing biases in education?

• Biases should be addressed only in higher education

• Biases are not present in modern education

• Biases should be addressed through games and advocacy

• Biases should be ignored in educational settings

What does the speaker suggest about the role of virtual environments for children?

• They are only suitable for older students

• They should be used only for academic subjects

• They are unnecessary for educational development

• They provide a safe space for identity exploration