In this workshop you will learn how to program simple and more complex games with oTree. oTree is an open-source and online software for creating interactive experiments in the laboratory and online. It does not require installation of software and can run on any device, that has a web browser. We will have one of the developers Chris Wickens coming to Aarhus University in person.

oTree lets you create:

• controlled behavioral experiments in economics, market research, psychology and related fields. 
• Multiplayer strategy games, like the prisoners dilemma, public goods game and auctions
• Surveys and quizzes, especially those that require customized or dynamic functionality not available with conventional survey software

Who: The workshop is aimed at researchers and graduate students 

Where: Fuglesangs Allé 4, Room K101, building 2630

When: 09:00-16:00 November 22, 2017

Instructor: Chris Wickens, developer of oTree

Requirements: 

• Participants should have understanding of basic Python. You should be able to understand this tutorial: Python tutorial
• Participants must bring their own laptop with installed oTree, Python and PyCharm (or another editor). Instructions are found here. 

Sign up: Register for the workshop on the AU webshop

Contact: Please email cobelab@au.dk for more information

Register for the workshop here