June 10 – 12 Austin, Texas

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GS3 KEYNOTE: The Changing Definition of mLearning

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Friday, June 12

JW Grand 1 – 5

Technological advancements have historically been minimally disruptive to training. While the new technologies have affected the ways in which we can deliver and consume content, they have not radically altered the foundational methodologies that learning and performance solutions are built upon. The addition of mobile technologies continued this trend, with the process of adapting existing content design and development practices often being referred to as mLearning. But mobile technology is about much more than eLearning on a phone. In this closing panel we will explore the true potential of mobile in the workplace and how the unique affordances of this technology enables us to provide powerful contextual learning opportunities and supply performance support to workers in ways we have not been able to in the past.

David Kelly (Host)

CEO

The Learning Guild

David Kelly is the CEO of the Learning Guild. David has been a learning and performance consultant and training director for over 20 years. He is a leading voice exploring how technology can be used to enhance training, education, learning, and organizational performance. David is an active member of the learning community, and can frequently be found speaking at industry events. He has previously contributed to organizations including ATD, eLearn Magazine, LINGOs, and more. He can be found online at his website, davidkelly.me, or on Twitter @LnDDave.

Frank Nguyen

Executive Director

Genentech

Dr. Frank Nguyen is a learning executive who specializes in transforming learning organizations through strategy and technology. He has led enterprise learning for Fortune companies including AIG, Amazon, American Express, Intel, MicroAge, and Sears. Frank has published extensively on the intersection of eLearning, instructional design, and performance support. He is a recipient of the Learning Guild Master and the ISPI Distinguished Dissertation awards. His work on compliance training, learning strategy, business transformation, and technology has been recognized by Brandon Hall and Chief Learning Officer. Frank has served on a variety of learning industry committees for Adobe, ATD, BJET, Brandon Hall, eLearning Guild, and ISPI.

Allison Rossett

Principal

Allison Rossett & Associates

Dr. Allison Rossett, long-time Professor of Educational Technology at San Diego State University, is in the Training magazine HRD Hall of Fame, and was a member of the ASTD International Board of Directors. Recipient of ASTD’s recognition for lifelong contributions to workplace learning and performance and designated a 2008 LEGEND, Allison co-authored Job Aids and Performance Support: Moving from Knowledge in the Classroom to Knowledge Everywhere and a new edition of her book, First Things Fast. Rossett edited The ASTD E-Learning Handbook: Best Practices, Strategies, and Case Studies for an Emerging Field. She also wrote a white paper for the American Management Association, Blended Learning Opportunities and another, on learner engagement, for Adobe Systems. Allison’s client list includes IBM, HP, Ingersoll Rand, the Getty Conservation Institute, Fidelity Investments, Kaiser Permanente, BP, the IRS, Amgen, Royal Bank of Scotland, USAA, National Security Agency, Transportation Security Administration, and several eLearning start-ups. Allison was awarded the Guild Master Award in 2013 for her accomplishments and contributions to the eLearning community.

Geoff Stead

Senior Director, Mobile Learning

Qualcomm

Geoff Stead, the senior director of mobile learning at Qualcomm, works internally to mobilize employee learning and externally to encourage smarter use of mobile learning at work. Geoff’s team works with cutting- edge mobile technologies to explore how they can and should use these technologies to enhance learning and performance. Geoff’s team also curates the popular WorkLearnMobile.org site, sharing best practice and industry insights. Considered one of the founders of mobile learning, Geoff has been creating innovative mobile learning tools since 2001. He advises the mobile industry (GSMA), education departments, and the EU, UK, and US governments on perfecting the blend between mainstream consumer technologies and enhanced learning and teaching.

Megan McKee

Senior Manager of Operations Training

Rent-A-Center

Megan McKee is currently the senior manager for operations training for Rent-A-Center, where she oversees training for multiple lines of business in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico for over 2,700 stores. Formerly the director of Amplifi University at Amplifi Commerce and manager of education implementation and design quality for Children’s Medical Center— Dallas, Megan holds a PhD in applied technology performance improvement from the University of North Texas. With her guidance Rent-A-Center recently placed #37 in the 2015 Training Top 125 for best learning organizations.

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