eLearning SIG

Intended Audience
Anyone interested in exploring topics that relate to the design, delivery and development of eLearning and the use of social media to support learning, including learning theories, practical skills, tools, and case studies.

Overview of Event

Sims, Scenarios and Games in E-Learning

This presentation will cover some basics of incorporating simulations, scenarios and games into elearning design and development. Topics covered will include:

• Some basic definitions and components of simulations, scenarios and games
• Demonstrations of each of these elements
• Project and cost ramifications for incorporating these elements into elearning
• Discussion of some real-life successes (and failures) in developing these elements for various learner populations
• Some possibilities for using Adobe Captivate to incorporate these elements into elearning

Steven Browning, Ph.D., is an elearning designer and project manager in Portland, where he is President of RoebuckJones Consulting. He also serves as Director of Learning Strategies and Content Development for QC Enhanced Learning, where he manages the design of e-learning suites and blended learning solutions. He currently teaches in the Graduate School of Education at Portland State University, and has taught courses in writing for online environments and digital rhetorics at the University of Washington and the University of Houston. Since the late 1990’s Steve has been developing and managing elearning design teams for clients including pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporations, software manufacturers, television and media companies, continuing education providers, and governmental agencies.

Past Programs

TBA

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CPLP Recertification Credit
CPLPs earn one recertification point/credit for each physical hour of continuing education within one’s current role/job or involving a new experience or content. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any paperwork required by National ASTD. CPLP Website.

The Chapter estimates 1.5 recertification hours for this workshop.

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Alignment with National ASTD's
Workplace Learning Profession Competency Model
9 Areas of Expertise
Areas in BOLD will be addressed in this presentation.

1. Designing Learning
2. Improving Human Performance
3. Delivering Training
4. Measuring and Evaluating
5. Facilitating Organizational Change
6. Managing the Learning Function
7. Coaching
8. Managing Organizational Knowledge
9. Career Planning and Talent Management

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Parking is free and can usually be found within a couple blocks, particularly on 20th & 21st streets.

Cost
None. Guests are welcome.

Refreshments
None.

Special Notes
None.

Reasonable Accommodation
There are 3 stairs into the building. If you need access without stairs, contact let Katherine Stevens know ahead of time so that you access the building from Overton street.

ASTD-Cascadia Chapter is committed to providing reasonable accommodations at all its functions. If additional accommodations are needed, please contact the Chapter office as far ahead as possible before an event.

Questions
Katherine Stevens
Director, eLearning SIG
katherinemstevens@yahoo.com

RSVP
Please advise Katherine Stevens at least two days in advance in you are planning on attending the SIG.

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