ASTD San Diego Events

May Chapter Meeting - Let the Games Begin: Learning through Interactive Game Play (Wed, May 29, 2013)

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Learning through play is both natural and effective. It is the way we learn much of what we know. And yet, opportunities to learn through play are rare in most business settings. Interactive games fill this need and provide an alternate way for learners to master key objectives and new skills.

At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:

Identify key instructional methodologies and attributes that optimize learning when creating interactive games
Determine when a game is a good fit for your learning programs and how to ensure it matches the objectives of the learning content
Identify a step-by-step approach to designing and developing games
Identify a list of potential gaming ideas that you can repurpose for your own game design.

Presenters:

Barbara Greenstein
Human Performance Improvement Consultant

Barbara Greenstein, Principal of Human Resource Prescriptions, LLC is a Performance Improvement specialist providing proven and creative ways to improve human performance in the workplace. By identifying issues and opportunities for improvement, she helps organizations large and small meet their planned goals.

Barbara is highly regarded for her facilitation and instructional design skills. With over 20 years of experience in the training and development field, her mission is to help clients put the systems in place that will help them manage effectively in today’s changing business environment while ensuring optimal performance and job satisfaction for all employees.

Prior to becoming an external consultant, Barbara’s corporate experience included training and instructional design for Burger King Corporation, Pizza Hut, Inc., and Electronic Data Systems (EDS). Currently Barbara delivers Designing Learning Certificate and HPI Certificate workshops for ASTD HQ.

She completed her undergraduate work in Consumer Affairs and Management at Florida International University and received a M.A. in Human Resource Development, as well as graduate certificates in Instructional Design and Total Quality Management (TQM), from Marymount University.

Barbara is an adjunct professor for the Masters Program in Human Resources at Brandman University a division of the Chapman University System in San Diego. She has also served as a facilitator for the University of San Diego’s Masters in Executive Leadership Program. In addition, she is a Certified Performance Technologist (CPT), a certification awarded through the International Society of Performance Improvement (ISPI) and the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD). Barbara is Past President of the San Diego Chapter of ASTD and an active member of ISPI.

Liz Herrick

Manager, Performance Solutions at CareFusion

An accomplished professional in the field of education, training, and performance solutions, Liz Herrick had designed and led the development of instructional programs in a variety of formats: web-based, multimedia CD-ROM, interactive DVD, video, simulations, scenario-based, games, audio, and computerized adaptive testing.

With experience covering both corporate and K-12 audiences, her achievements include: award-winning educational games on multiple platforms (Sony PlayStation, PC, and interactive toys), national conference presentations (ISPI and NECC), and performance solutions with proven business results (cost savings and improved performance metrics).

Ms. Herrick holds an M.A. in Education and an M.A. in Educational Technology.

June Chapter Event: The Ultimate HR Marketplace! (Wed, June 12, 2013)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Join your colleagues from ASTD and SHRM for a unique opportunity to meet with representatives of many of San Diego's leading consultants and experts in a range of specialties.

After you register, you'll be sent a link to schedule your 15-minute face-to-face consultations with specialists who can address your questions. You'll receive specific, actionable advice on your current HR and Training and Development challenges!

The list of specialists will be posted very soon - and you'll want to check back often, as new consultants are added as they register.

Your registration fee includes a buffet lunch, free parking and a 1-day pass to SeaWorld.

Human Performance Alliance Happy Hour (La Jolla) (Thu, June 13, 2013)

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:30:00 GMT

The NEW Human Performance Mastermind Alliance meets monthly in Central San Diego.

Peer Support - Networking - Motivation - Commitment - Focus - Results

Join members and guests of San Diego leadership organizations for an informal evening of meaningful conversation, networking and masterminding. This event is for anyone with an interest in networking, workplace learning and improving human performance.

Benefits include sharing differing perspectives, input and feedback to advance your thinking and scope of leadership. The mastermind team of executives, trainers, HR professionals, consultants, and association members and guests will bring resources and connections to the table you might not have had on your own. Each HPMA will include networking designed to accelerate business contacts and optional peer-2-peer masterminding topics to deepen knowledge and accelerate success.

In the spirit of leading and learning, we look forward to spending time with you!