Mike Abrams Named General Session Speaker at ASTD Cascadia Regional Conference

Sept. 15, 2009 - PRLog -- PHOENIX, AZ –– The ASTD Cascadia chapter has selected Mike Abrams as one of their general session speakers for the upcoming September 23-24 conference titled The Evolution of Learning. Abrams will be presenting at Wednesday’s General Session as well as at an afternoon break-out session.

The general session is titled “Get Virtual! Evolution of Learning into Virtual Worlds" and focuses on the ability to create immersive interactive simulations and learning environments in virtual worlds. Participants will learn how virtual worlds combine their ability to create a learning environment producing real results, while also engaging their participants on a deeper level than conference calls and webinars.

The afternoon break-out session is titled “Get Virtual! Designing Learning in Virtual Worlds” and will introduce participants to the basics of designing for virtual worlds. We'll cover design considerations such as security, environment, facilitation tools, and delivery methods that are requirements to a successful first launch of an effective class.

Online registration is offered online at http://www.astdcascadia.org/conference/2009/index.html

Mike Abrams has been in the Technology and Training industry for more than 18 years, holding executive positions in large Fortune 500 corporations on both the training and information technology teams. He serves as a social media/business advisor and board member to several associations and non-profit organizations. As a resident of Second Life® for almost two years, Mike can be found designing or networking in-world as "Milford Revnik." Please feel free to contact "Milford" in-world and add him to your contact list. Follow Mike on twitter http://www.twitter.com/mikeabrams to keep up with current happenings in virtual worlds, social media and healthcare learning.

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