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Events

A2ATD is committed to offering valuable, monthly educational programs along with networking opportunities for those in (or interested in) the training and development field. 

Our program topics are aligned with the ATD's new Competency Model.

Program Dates & Times

First Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted)
5:30 - 7:30 pm

Program Location 

Washtenaw Community College
Morris Lawrence Building
4800 E. Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48106

Refunds

If you register for a program and cannot attend, cancellations will be accepted up until 5 pm on the Friday, the week prior to the event. Refunds after this date cannot be issued, but we will gladly accept a substitution should you wish to send someone in your place.

Cancellations received prior to this time/date should be requested in writing and sent to finance@a2atd.org. Refunds will be issued either by check (less a $5 processing fee) and will be mailed to the address on file or transferred to the next scheduled A2ATD meeting date.

Upcoming events

  • Demystifying Gamification & Serious Games for Learning

    • 01 May 2019
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, Room 150, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105
    • 6 registrants
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    May 1, 2019

    TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
      
     
    Demystifying Gamification & Serious Games for Learning
     

    “Gamification” and “Serious Games” are both very popular terms today, but what does each mean? How do they overlap and how are they different? In this session, Peter will examine Gamification and Serious Games, looking at what each entails and more importantly the strengths and weaknesses each offer for learning solutions. You’ll get hands-on with a couple of case studies to begin trying these strategies yourself.


    At the end of the session attendees will be able to:

    • Balance the benefits of Gamification and Serious Games with the additional costs
    • Identify risks associated with either approach
    • Employ a process to select Gamification strategies
    • Break content down to begin designing a Serious Game
      Agenda:

      5:30 - 5:50 pm   Dinner & Networking 
      5:50 - 6:05 pm   Welcome & Introductions
      6:05 - 7:15 pm   Presentation & Practice
      7:15 - 7:30 pm   Learning Wrap-Up & Meeting Close

      Location:

      Washtenaw Community College
      Morris Lawrence Building
      4800 E. Huron River Drive
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105

      Registration:

      Register by April 26 and save $5

      • Chapter members = $20
      • Student members = $15
      • Non-member guests = $40
        (Join now and save up to $25!)

      Registrations are not considered definite or confirmed until payment has been submitted.

      Cancellations & Refunds:

      Cancellations will be accepted until 5 pm on April 26, 2019

      • Cancellations received prior to this time/date should be requested in writing and sent to finance@a2atd.org.
      • Refunds will be issued either (1) by check (less a $5 processing fee) and will be mailed to the address on file or (2) transferred to the next scheduled A2ATD meeting date.
      • Refunds after April 26 at 5 pm cannot be issued, but we will gladly accept a substitution should you wish to send someone in your place.


      About the Presenter:

       

       

       

      Peter Guenther joined TorranceLearning as a software developer in 2018–after teaching himself to code and teaching others to code for more than two decades, it seemed like it was time to write some software himself.

      In addition to his coding and teaching experience, he also brings a background in instructional design and multimedia development. Peter has had a lifelong interest in educational and instructional games; in his free time he develops in Unity3D and has taught a Unity3D Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality coding bootcamp.

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    • SAVE THE DATE for Networking - Thursday, June 6

      • 06 Jun 2019
      • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      • The Back Office Studio, 13 North Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197



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    • SAVE THE DATE - Thursday, September 5

      • 05 Sep 2019
      • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      • Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, Room 150, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105



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      Washtenaw Community College

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    • SAVE THE DATE - Thursday October 3

      • 03 Oct 2019
      • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      • Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, Room 150, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105



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      Washtenaw Community College

      Morris Lawrence Building, Room 150

      4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105

      5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.



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    • SAVE THE DATE - Wednesday, November 6

      • 06 Nov 2019
      • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      • Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, Room 150, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105



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      Washtenaw Community College

      Morris Lawrence Building, Room 150

      4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105

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