Web Courseworks' CEO & 'Chronotron' Creator to Present at Top Training Conference

Madison, WI, May 28, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Web Courseworks founder and CEO Jon Aleckson will be heading up the full-day workshop on game-based learning this Saturday at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. The pre-conference workshop at ASTD International 2009 will immerse eLearning developers in building a development process that focuses on games and simulations while using a disciplined, streamlined approach that encourages creativity, communication, efficiency, and results.

Joe Rheaume will lend his expertise as the creator of “Chronotron,” the popular Web-based video game, and as a representative of Web Courseworks, the eLearning production company where he works as lead programmer.

Attendees of this session will be able to:

• Apply a design process that includes tools that allow for discussion on learning theory, client sign-offs, and stakeholder involvement
• Design learning objects that incorporate game theory and principles
• Create an activity blueprint to coordinate communication among team members and stakeholders

For more information on the conference, please visit http://www.astd2009.org/.

About Web Courseworks

Located in Madison, WI, Web Courseworks has been transforming static lessons into engaging learning activities for ten years. They offer their clients numerous options as a part of their custom course development services, including a selection of eLearning models with varying degrees of interactivity from basic tutorials and case studies to simulations and game-based learning.

Jon Aleckson
President/CEO
Web Courseworks
Madison, WI
1-800-236-8588

http://www.webcourseworks.com
http://www.gamescanteach.com

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