High-tech hands-on demos and exhibits are mainstays of the
annual Learning and Entertainment Evolution Forum at Harrisburg University of
Science and Technology and LEEF 2011 will be no exception with its array of new
training simulations. Attendees at the June 16-17 event will get to create and
play various training simulations and mobile applications during the annual
event, which also features keynote speakers, case studies and workshops to
explore the use of games, simulations and virtual worlds and how these new
approaches for learning.
Hands-on demos and exhibits for 2011 will include:
Real-Time Environments and Avatars for Learning
Concurrent Technologies Corporation
Build and play an immersive training simulation with the Real-time Environments
and Avatars for Learning (REAL) system. Focused on analytic and decision
making skills, REAL enables learners to use their knowledge, skills and
abilities to synthesize information and execute available courses of action to
solve complex problems.
Rapid Mobile Application Development
AppMobi
Create a mobile application and then view it right on your iOS or Android
mobile phone. Learn how anyone with experience making sites on the World
Wide Web using HTML and Javascript can use their existing skills to create
mobile applications. See how appMobi's XDK development tool and build
services makes any Web developer into an applications developer.
Voice Controlled Virtual Robot
BlueGrid Technologies
See the FreeSWITCH module for voice recognition software in action inside a
virtual world. By putting a web service wrapper around FreeSWITCH,
BlueGrid has enabled voice commands in a virtual world. Navigate a
virtual robot around a virtual world with your voice at this high tech demo.
Using case studies, exhibits, and other hands-on learning opportunities, the annual
LEEF event showcases how games, simulations and virtual worlds are used
from leadership and program management, to emergency evacuation or electrical
safety. Attendees at past LEEF events enjoyed presentations of case studies
from IBM, DAU, Applied Research Associates, Forio, the US Naval Academy,
Centrax, Novonics and others who are overcoming challenges and implementing
effective solutions with games, sims and virtual worlds!
Additionally, LEEF 2011 is expected to feature focused instructional workshops,
one-on-one time with innovators and entrepreneurs in the exhibitors’ area, and
lots of opportunities for networking with a diverse array of attendees.
The annual event is ideal for training and development professionals,
e-learning designers and developers, educators and instructors, and game
designers and developers.
Keynote presentations include:
* Fun is Not the Enemy of Work, Nathan Verrill, Co-Founder of Natron Baxter
Applied Gaming & Gameful, Thursday, June 16, 2011, 9:00 am;
* Immersive Education and Training, Michael Macedonia, Vice President and Vice
President and Chief Scientist at SAIC, Friday, June 17, 2011, 8:30 am;
* How IBM Leads Change with Serious Games, Phaedra Boinidiris, Serious Games
Program Manager at IBM, Friday, June 17, 2011, 2:15 pm.
Organized by the 2010 Technology Educator of the Year and Harrisburg University
faculty member, Andy Petroski, the University has become the ideal host for the
annual forum since it is pursuing innovative approaches to games and learning
for performance through its Learning Technologies Master of Science program and
its Center for Advanced Entertainment and Learning Technologies.
You can literally take planes, trains and automobiles to the event. The
University’s location in downtown Harrisburg is near Interstates 83 and 81 and
the Pennsylvania Turnpike, making it an easy drive to the University from any
of Pennsylvania’s major cities. And it’s only a two-hour drive from the
University to Baltimore, Washington, DC or Philadelphia. The Amtrak Passenger
Train Station and Greyhound Bus Station are one block from our location. And
the Harrisburg International Airport is only nine miles from the University.
Harrisburg University is located at 326 Market Street in Harrisburg. Parking is
available in the Harrisburg Parking Authority operated garage accessible via
Fourth Street. Cost for parking in the garage is $5.00 for 0-2 hours. Kiosk for
parking accepts cash only. More information on parking rates and directions to
the University are found online at
http://www.harrisburgu.net/campuslife/directions.php#parking
Founded in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased
opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious
private institution that produces graduates who provide increased competence
and capacity in science and technology disciplines to Pennsylvania and the nation.
Harrisburg University ensures institutional access for underrepresented
students and links learning and research to practical outcomes. As a private
University serving the public good, Harrisburg University remains the only
STEM-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and
Pittsburgh.
Contact:
Steven Infanti
AVP Communications
326 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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