Call for Session Proposals: Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2023
Call for Session Proposals: Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2023
Call for Session Proposals: Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2023
What is the Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference?
The Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference (GBLVC) is an annual three (3x) day virtual event hosted by the Games-Based Learning Alliance (GBLA) and University XP.
Conference History
The conference debuted for the first time in April 2021. It hosted 4 live and interactive presentations; 29 ground-breaking educational sessions which were led by 41 educators from every continent. In 2022 the conference hosted 17 live sessions; and 14 educational sessions; 3 keynote presentations; and welcomed over a 100+ participants who shared their knowledge, practices, and expertise of using games, gamification, and games-based learning with one another.
Conference Purpose
The purpose of the Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference (GBLVC) is to connect academics, educators, designers, researchers, creators, and professionals in a space and time to share best practices using games, gamification, games-based learning, and serious games for teaching, training, education, and development.
Conference Dates
The conference takes place during the weekend over three (3x) days:
Friday June 9 - Sunday June 11, 2023
Conference Information
Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2022 information can be found here:
Where will the Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference be held?
The conference is held online and completely virtually using a combination of different digital tools. Those tools include (but are not limited to) Zoom Webinars ®, Mighty Networks ®, Wonder ®, and Teachable ® to connect attendees, host networking, and provide and serve conference content.
Diversity Statement
The Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference (GBLVC) believes in spreading the knowledge of innovators. We believe that innovation is enhanced by a variety of perspectives, and our goal is to create an inclusive, respectful conference environment that invites participation from people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, geographies, nationalities, sexual orientation, and neurodiversity. The conference actively seeks to increase the diversity of our attendees, speakers, and participants through our calls for proposals, other open submission processes, and through dialogue with the larger communities we serve. The conference requests that you forward the call for proposals to relevant affinity groups with the message that we are looking for a diverse speaker roster.
Conference Proposal Types
Educational Session (Pre-Recorded)
This represents a “lecture” type of presentation in which information is shared didactically in a pre-recorded video format.
If accepted, session content should be recorded by the coordinating presenter and submitted to the conference staff for editing, transcription, and upload to the conference platforms.
If accepted, finished presentations should be between 35-55 minutes in total recorded length.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS can accommodate a minimum of one (1x) presenter and a maximum of four (4x) presenters.
Panel Discussion (Live)
This represents a live discussion in which several participants engage with each other over the course of the session.
If accepted, the presenters will be scheduled for a live and synchronous session at a predetermined date and time during the conference.
If accepted, this session should be between 45-50 minutes in total length.
Panel Discussions MUST include a MINIMUM and MAXIMUM of four (4x) presenters
Accepted Presenter Complimentary Admission
All accepted sessions come with complimentary conference access for all included presenters of the session.
Examples of Past Sessions
Here are recorded examples of a finished Pre-Recorded Single Presenter Educational Session: https://youtu.be/QO-zcwfvtKE
Here is an example of a finished Pre-Recorded Panel Educational Session: https://youtu.be/sDrDG26RWro
Proposal Timeline
1) Call for Proposals Open: Sunday January 8, 2023
2) Proposals Due: Saturday January 28, 2023 by 11:59pm (ET)
3) Proposal Notifications Sent: Saturday February 25, 2023
4) Proposal Acceptances Due: Saturday March 4, 2023 by 11:59pm (ET)
5) Pre-Recorded Sessions Submissions Due: Saturday April 1, 2023 by 11:59pm (ET)
Content Disclaimer
By submitting my session proposal I give permission and grant University XP LLC (DBA The Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference) a royalty-free license to use, reproduce and distribute my presentation (including, but not limited to, all handouts; video recordings; audio recordings; chats; questions; and slide decks) in any way in the future, with appropriate attribution to me. I understand that this license does not change the fact that I retain copyright ownership of my session, and does not prohibit me from using my session in any way or from allowing others to use it.
Multiple, different, and distinct session proposals may be submitted by a single coordinating presenter using a separate application for each proposal. However, the Games-Based Learning Alliance and University XP LLC reserves the right to restrict and/or limit conference presentations including the same presenter in an effort to maximize a diversity of voices, speakers, and experiences at the conference.
By submitting your session proposal you also warrant that you possess the legal right and ability to present said content without infringing on the copyright or trademark of other individuals or entities.