Webinar Announced: Self-Directed Learning Spanning Contexts (Sponsored by ISSDL)

 Posted on August 27, 2025  |  1 minutes  |  131 words  |  Dr. Bret Staudt Willet  |  Vania Aguilar  |  Sudeshna Aich  |  Anika Costa  |  Nina Davis  |  Zhongyu Wang

Webinar Overview: Join us for a webinar exploring self-directed learning within specific contexts. Our panelists have studied self-directed learning in five distinct sectors (language learning, cybersecurity, behavior analysis, nursing, and game development) and will reflect on the various definitions and models of self-directed learning they have incorporated into their work, the insights and lessons learned about self-directed learning in their contexts, and how self-directed learning should be applied moving forward. [Read More]
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New Study: Game Developers' Self-Directed Learning

 Posted on November 4, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  650 words  |  Dr. Bret Staudt Willet  |  Zhongyu Wang  |  Jiabei Xu

Study Overview: In this study, we are exploring self-directed learning (SDL) among game developers, investigating how you acquire and enhance skills in an industry marked by rapid technological evolution and shifting consumer interests. Through interviews with game developers, we aim to uncover the motivations behind your engagement in SDL and the strategies you employ to overcome associated challenges. We expect our findings to inform educational programs and resources tailored to the unique learning needs of professionals in the gaming industry and other rapidly changing fields. [Read More]
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Keynote at ED-VOLUTION 2024: Self-directed learning for navigating change and innovation

 Posted on November 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  101 words  |  Dr. Bret Staudt Willet

ED-VOLUTION Summit 2024 presented by LearnTech Initiative AFRICA Slides bretsw.com/edvolution24/ Reflection Every aspect of ED-VOLUTION 2024 was so well-organized, and the production quality was top-notch. My favorite part of the whole speaker experience was the Q&A after my presentation, which turned into a nice chat with Damilare. His questions were excellent for extending and deepening the conversation. It had an informal, fireside chat feel to it. This follow-up prompted me to think and reflect on my topic in new ways. [Read More]
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Podcast with Dr. Colleen Smith: Games, Play, and Learning

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  87 words  |  Colleen Smith

Podcast Home: https://studentaffairsnow.com/games-play-and-learning/ Podcast Episode Overview: Join four game designers as they discuss the role of games and play in learning. Drs. Tricia Seifert, Colleen Smith, Tracy Fullerton, and Andrew Peterson challenge the misalignment of education as only linear and structured and explore the paradox of play – how games’ mystery, rules, and openness can create space for creativity, connection, emotion, learning, and more. Suggested APA Citation: Edwards, K. (Host). [Read More]
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