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Call for Session Proposals: Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2025

The Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference (GBLVC) 2025 invites session proposals for its annual three-day virtual event from June 6-8, 2025. Hosted by the Games-Based Learning Alliance and University XP, GBLVC fosters discussions among educators, designers, and professionals on using games for teaching and training. Sessions can be pre-recorded or live, with diverse topics including gamification, professional development, and culturally relevant games. Proposals are due by December 8, 2024, with notifications sent by January 13, 2025. Presenters receive complimentary conference access. GBLVC promotes diversity and encourages participation from varied backgrounds.

GBLVC2025Dave EngOctober 14, 2024gamification, education, games-based learning, conference, GBLVC2025Comment

Public Opening Speakers at the Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference

The Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference April 16-18, 2021 is the premiere professional event for designers, educators, entrepreneurs, and instructors, using games and games-based learning. In an effort to provide access and equity during these challenging times the following LIVE opening speakers will be FREELY accessible to the public at specific dates and times listed below.

games-based learningDave EngMarch 26, 2021games-based learning, conference, speakersComment

Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference Call for Session Proposals

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.

The “Dark Side of Gamification” at Gamicon Online

Gamification is supposed to be fun. That’s why businesses, organizations and individuals use it on a daily basis. Why else would someone play games? But what are the ethics of gamification? What stops one business or organization from doing something nefarious? Is there a limit to gamification? Should it be up to academics, the government, or individuals to police how gamification is used? Can you imagine a world dominated by the Black Mirror episode Nosedive? Join three gamers, designers, educators, and academics as they discuss a world where everyone you interact with is rated on a five star scale.

conference, gamificationDave EngJanuary 12, 2021gamification, gamicon, conferenceComment