Pre-registration is now closed, but we welcome walkins at the door!
This high level overview will evaluate and describe top trends in online education and training including Responsive vs. Mobile First design, the Appification of eLearning, and the rapid integration of Big Data and Analytics in online learning solutions. He will include an introduction to Gamification, Moocs, and Flipped Learning. The rise of social learning, video based learning, and the role of demographics and localization will all be covered in this rapid fire round up of the latest trends and approaches influencing the online learning community today.
About the Presenter:
Allen Partridge, PhD, Sr. Product Evangelist - Adobe Systems, has a 15-year background in game and multimedia development. He is head of Insight Interactive Games, which has produced casual games that have been distributed via Oberon, Reflexive, Pogo, Comcast, Incredigames, Metacafe and dozens of other portals. He is director of the Applied Media and Simulation Games Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Technology Evangelist for Adobe Director. Partridge is author of the popular new book Casual Games for Profit and Fun (Charles River Media), as well as Real-Time Interactive 3-D Games (Sams Publishing). He also is co-author of Massive Fundamentals, the electronic guide to Massive Software’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award-winning large group simulation software, best recognized for its use in blockbuster films such as “Lord of the Rings” and "The Chronicles of Narnia." He has researched and reported on authentic educational solutions using Immersive Learning Solutions at ASTD and for the eLearning Guild during last spring’s conference.
Dinner Fundraiser: We invite you to enjoy neighborhood restaurants with colleagues and friends prior to the meetings.
To facilitate this, it's convenient that the Community Room is located near the food court.
In the spirit of growth and new beginnings, we are happy for the opportunity to help others through a fundraiser at Panda Express. When you are considering where to go for dinner, 20% of your order at Panda Express will be donated to a charity that supports a group of underprivileged individuals through education and professional development. The more support we get, the more we can give to this cause. Please print this flyer and show it at your time of purchase to participate. We appreciate your support!
Date:
Third Thursday, April 17, 2014
Schedule:
Networking 7:00 pm
(Bring your business cards)
Program 7:15 to 9:00 pm
Location: Westside Pavilion, Community Room A, 10800 W. Pico Blvd. Suite 312 Los Angeles, CA 90064
Onsite Map to the Meeting Room
www.westsidepavilion.com
Parking is $3.00 and can be pre-paid with your registration. If you pre-pay for parking, we will have a ticket for you at checkin. If you do not pre-pay for parking, you will need to go to the parking office on the first floor between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., to pay for the parking at this special rate.
Pricing:
Pre-paid by 2 days before meeting:
Members: $15 / Non-Members: $20
After 9:00 pm 2 days before meeting:
Members: $20 / Non-Members: $25
Pre-registration is advised and closes at noon on the day of the meeting, but walkins are always welcome.
Cancellation/Refund deadline is Tues., April 15 at 9 p.m.
No shows will be charged in full.
