Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference Call for Session Proposals
Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference Call for Session Proposals
Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference Call for Session Proposals
Proposals Due Saturday March 6, 2021
What is the Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference?
The Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference is a three day event hosted by the Games-Based Learning Alliance (GBLA) and University XP. We expect our audience to be mainly from North America. However, we also have other members from Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia as well.
The goal of our conference is to connect academics, educators, designers, researchers, creators and professionals in a space to discuss and share best practices using games, gamification, and games-based learning for teaching, learning, training, education, and development.
When is the Games-Based Learning Conference?
Friday April 16, 2021
Saturday April 17, 2021
Sunday April 18, 2021
(17:00 GMT – 23:00 GMT) 12:00pm – 6:00pm (Eastern Time)
Where will the Games-Based Learning Conference held?
Online and completely virtually using a combination of Zoom Webinars (R), Mighty Networks (R), and Teachable (R) to connect attendees, host networking, and provide and serve conference content.
Conference Proposal Statement
The conference committee invites you to submit an asynchronous (pre-recorded) session proposal for the inaugural event Friday April 16, 2021 – Sunday April 18, 2021.
If accepted, session content should be recorded by the coordinating presenter and submitted to the conference committee for editing, transcription, and uploading to the conference platforms.
If accepted, session content should be recorded by the coordinating presenter and submitted to the conference committee for editing, transcription, and uploading to the conference platforms. Finished presentations should be between 45-60 minutes in total length. All accepted educational sessions come with complimentary conference access for all included speakers and panelists of the session. Educational sessions can be submitted as either Single Presenter presentation or with multiple Presenters as a Panel. Here is an example of a finished Single Presenter Session and here is an example of a finished Panel Presenter Session.
The theme for the conference is to provoke discussion about using games as a medium for teaching and learning as a way for developing a more connected and empathetic world. Specifically how we can do this in the midst of a world affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Proposals Due Saturday March 6, 2021
Session Proposal Questions
Coordinating Presenter:
Group presentations and panel submissions may be submitted. However, the following information is ONLY necessary for the Coordinating (Lead) presenter for each session. Should your proposal be accepted, additional requests will be submitted for your fellow panelists and presenters.
1. First Name*
2. Last Name*
3. Preferred Pronouns*
4. Contact EMail*
5. Title
6. Organization
7. Bio*
8. Headshot*
9. Social Media Links*
10. Presentation Title *Maximum 100 characters.
11. Presentation Summary *Maximum 1,000 characters.
12. Presentation Outline *Maximum 1,000 characters.
13. Presentation Takeaways *Maximum 1,000 characters.