The Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference is pleased to confirm that Andrew Hughes will be one of the featured keynotes in Second Life. His work with immersive learning and games demonstrates how three-dimensional spaces are the breeding ground for innovation. Whether you want to do a perfect parachute jump, save a victim from a burning building, or simply showcase your campus to its best advantage, he has made training experiences engaging and entertaining.
Date: Friday, April 11, 2014
Time: 7:00 a.m. SLT (PDT)
Location: Second Life – VWBPE Central Auditorium
Featured Keynote
Using Virtual Worlds and Gamification to Enhance Learning
Andrew Hughes will be speaking about how Designing Digitally, Inc. has used Gamification and Game Mechanics to create innovative and effective learning both in-world and out-world. This will include best practices, case studies, and stories along the way of both success and failures in this realm. We will explore the current state of virtual worlds, and discuss the obstacles Designing Digitally, Inc. has seen within corporate cultures when it comes to virtual worlds.
Biography
Andrew Hughes founded Designing Digitally, Inc., which specializes in eLearning, Training Simulations, Serious Games, and Virtual Immersive Learning. Andrew has an extensive experience in education, as a professor at both the University of Cincinnati and at the Art Institute of Ohio – Cincinnati. Currently, Andrew is the president of Designing Digitally, Inc. and also a curriculum evaluator for ACICS (Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools). The majority of Andrew’s experience has been in the development of enterprise learning solutions for Government and Fortune 500 clients. Moreover, Andrew was a consultant for the Ohio Board of Regents and the U.S. Department of Education for the Office of Innovation, where he helped to develop ground-breaking learning spaces for the K-12 sector. Having successfully taken on responsibilities in instructional design, project management, sales, and leading his own team, Andrew has propelled Designing Digitally, Inc. to be an award winning virtual immersion and eLearning company.