Dinner: Gamification of Learning

  • 21 Mar 2013
  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Courtyard by Marriot - Tyson's Corner, 1960-B Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22102

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Games create engagement - the cornerstone of any positive learning experience. With the growing popularity of digital games and game-based interfaces, it is essential that gamification be part of every learning professional's toolbox. During this program, international learning expert Karl M. Kapp reveals the value of game-based mechanics to create meaningful learning experiences.  Every learning manager, instructional designer, and trainer needs to be aware of the influence of this leading edge engagement technique.    

PLEASE NOTE: The venue for this dinner is Courtyard by Marriot - Tyson's Corner. 

About the Speaker:

Karl M. Kapp is a professor of Instructional Technology in Bloomsburg University's Department of Instructional Technology in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and the assistant director of Bloomsburg University's acclaimed Institute for Interactive Technologies. He has authored or co-authored five books on the convergence of learning and technology: The Gamification of Learning and Instruction: Game-based Methods and Strategies for Education, Integrated Learning for ERP Success, Winning e-Learning Proposals, and Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning and Learning in 3D.  

Program Agenda:

6:00 – Registration and Networking

6:30 – Dinner Service Opens

7:00 – President Opening Remarks, Participant Announcements for Job Opportunities or Seekers

7:15 – Program Begins

8:30 – Dinner Service Concludes

8:45 – Presentation Concludes, Metro DC ASTD Announcements, and Raffle

9:00 – Program Concludes    

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