The February 2009 Chapter Meeting
- Learning Game Design
Simulations, properly supported, are powerful learning environments. In this session, the author of Engaging Learning:
Designing e-Learning Simulation Games shows us why simulation games are effective practice environments and demonstrates a process for designing compelling scenarios. The process is grounded in theory and honed in practice to create meaningful learning experiences.
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Clark Quinn, Ph.D., is an internationally known consultant, author, and speaker. He delivers eLearning solutions including games, mobile learning, performance support, and organizational strategy through Quinnovation, and blogs at learnlets.com.
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Games help add an emotional component that makes learning more effective by bringing in motivation—but is developing these types of interactions an art, or is there a systematic design process that lets us reliably design learning experiences that deliver the outcomes we need?
Clark Quinn
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
6:00 to 7:00 pm: Networking, conversation & dinner
7:00 to 7:15 pm: Announcements
7:15 to 8:30 pm: Presentation
8:30 to 9:00 pm: Conversation,
follow up on job announcements
9:00 to 9:15 pm: Clear the room; move conversations to the sidewalk
Highlands Country Club,110 Hiller Drive, Oakland, California