Learning Design in Second Life
Presented by: Dr. Sue Ebbers
We have come a long way from the early days of programmable learning. We are on the cusp of an exciting future for technology-based learning! Such learning venues now exist that include:
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Simulations for learning that can help with cognitive and even behavioral skill development,
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Games for learning, health and change which can elicit strong learning outcomes while the learners have fun, and even
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Virtual worlds (“VW”) for learning, which can include game-based learning as well as virtual face-to-face training experiences and asynchronous/automated interactive learning!
There are well over 100 out there that each provide their own spin on the VW thing! One of the more popular VW’s that concurrently has had a large education-related following is Second Life.
In this informational presentation to those who are at least familiar with Second Life, you will walk away with the following:
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A better understanding of how Second Life is and can be used for workplace-related learning.
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A visual portrayal of some workplace learning-related events in Second Life.
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A better understanding, along with some visuals, of the kinds of interactive learning that can be accomplished in Second Life.
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The kinds of skills required to generate an effective learning intervention within Second Life.
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Ways to find contractors who can work in Second Life to develop the learning events you design.
Dr. Suzanne Ebbers
Dr. Sue Ebbers, President & CEO of LuminEssence Change by Design, is an expert instructional design and performance improvement consultant. She has worked with government, private for-profit and no-profit organizations, associations and universities to solve the organizational problems using a suite of tools such as strategic planning, needs assessment and analysis and motivational design
As an instructional designer, Dr. Ebbers designed the ‘Today’s Tools for Tomorrow’s Success’ Institute, a national best practice in behavioral health workforce development. She and her associates have also worked to design effective learning within games, simulations and virtual worlds.
Some of Dr. Ebbers’ clients include the FL Governor’s Office of Adoption and Child Protection, Department of Children and Families, University of South Florida’s College of Public Health, Capital Health Plan, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, and the U.S. Department of Labor.
Please join us for networking, complimentary coffee and bagels, and an informative start to your day.
Date: Tuesday October 13, 2008
7:45 AM Registration / Networking /
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM Welcome
8:10 AM Featured Program
9:10 AM Closing Remarks
9:15 AM End
Location: EverBank
8100 Nations Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
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PLEASE NOTE: As a result of several ASTD-NEFL events being quickly sold out, leaving a number of Chapter Members unable to attend, we have instituted a new policy of opening registration to Chapter Members approximately one week before making registration available to non-members. Also, in the event of sell-outs, Chapter Members will be given waitlist priority. |
Directions From JTB
* Turn south onto Phillips Highway.
* At the 1st light, turn left onto Cypress Plaza Drive.
* Take the next left onto Financial Way.
* Take the first right into EverBank’s parking lot.
* Use main lobby entrance, and check in at Security.
Directions From Baymeadows
* Turn north onto Phillips Highway.
* At the 4th light, turn right onto Cypress Plaza Drive.
* Take the next left onto Financial Way.
* Take the first right into EverBank’s parking lot.
* Use main lobby entrance, and check in at Security.
Attire: Business Casual
Fees: Chapter Members No Charge
Nonmembers $10.00
$5.00 surcharge for unregistered "walk-ins" applies to both members and non-members.
Online registration requires payment (if any is due) by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, or PayPal. If you need an alternate payment method, please register by emailing admin@astdnefl.org or calling (904) 356-9008.
We appreciate EverBank's support of eSIG and we
thank them for the use of the meeting room.
