Tandem Invited to Present at LEEF Conference

Tandem is proud to announce that it has been asked to speak at The LEEF conference (Learning and Entertainment Evolution Forum) taking place June 18-19th at Harrisburg University in Harrisburg, PA.

"LEEF brings together learning leaders, entertainment developers, designers of leading-edge technologies, business decision makers, creative entrepreneurs and researchers who are focused on using emerging tools and solutions to improve performance and enhance learning."

Koreen Olbrish, CEO of Tandem, will be doing one of the two closing sessions on Friday the 19th.  Her topic, Learning Virtually: Select the Right Virtual World and Design the Right Experience will provide a vision for the future of learning in virtual worlds, a discussion of the opportunities and challenges of designing in this technology, and suggestions for what you can be doing now to prepare for the future. 

Tandem to Speak and Exhibit at SPBT 2009

SPBT, set to take place in Chicago, May 11-14th, is an annual gathering of the who's who in teh world of pharmaceutical and biotech trainers.  At this years, conference, Tandem will be exhibiting for the first time and Koreen will be speaking with Filipe Duarte from Merck & Co. on the use of virtual worlds for pharmaceutical sales training.  If you plan to be at SPBT this year, come see us in booth #454 and don't miss Koreen's presentation on Wednesday the 13th at 9:15am.

Tandem Heading to SF GDC

Tandem Learning will be at GDC in San Francisco taking place 3/23-3/27 at the Moscone Center. We will be attending the Serious Games and Worlds In Motion Summits, checking out the Expo, and meeting with clients.  If you're going to be in SF for the Conference, we'd love to meet you. Please email  Koreen at koreen.olbrish@tandem-learning.com or Jedd at jedd.gold@tandem-learning.com

Tandem Invited to Speak at Defense GameTech Users Conference

Marcus Hswe, Director of Client Services at Tandem Learning, will be speaking at The Defense GameTech Users Conference (www.simulationinformation.com/gametech09) held on March 9th-12th in Orlando at the International Plaza and Resort.

Marcus will be speaking on March 11th at 1pm on the subject of "Getting the Most from your Virtual World - Using Engaging Content."

Summary of Marcus' session:

As gradually more virtual world platforms enter the market place and organizations find it difficult to distinguish them, it becomes equally more apparent that the tools used to create these immersive environments apply to technological requirements and are less reliant on the basics of engaging learning. Instead of a focus on which platform to choose, the emphasis should be on developing an infrastructure for each learning initiative that is dependent on ongoing curriculum, a solid narrative guided by learning objectives, and metrics that reliably track the overall effectiveness of a virtual world. Since a world in any shape should endure, creating content that is relevant, interactive, and updatable allows that world life beyond its genesis.

Tandem Invited to Speak at Annual Gathering

Tandem Learning is pleased to announce that we will be participating in a number of events at the ELearning Guild Annual Gathering taking place on March 11th-13th in Orlando:

Wednesday:

• 10am - Master Class: Harnessing The Power of Virtual Worlds For Learning
• 4pm - Concurrent Session: Improving Learning Outcomes with Virtual World Technology

Thursday:

• 7:15am - Breakfast Byte: Leveraging Virtual Worlds for Learning
• 10:45am - Executive Insights: The Role of Serious Games in Learning Strategies

Friday:

• 8am - Espresso Learning: Design Considerations for Immersive Learning Solutions

We will also be exhibiting on the Expo floor - stop by and see us in booth #611

Tandem Learning @ Training Magazine Conference

Tandem recently exhibited at Training Magazine's Conference and Expo held in Atlanta. We were very pleased by the high level of interest we saw from companies eager to talk to us about incorporating immersive environments into their learning solutions. 

PRESS RELEASE: Tandem Learning Launches Virtual Territory™

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Tandem Learning Launches Virtual Territory™
Practice Makes Performance in the Virtual World

EXTON, Pennsylvania -November 13th, 2008– As part of an initiative to create a new standard for enterprise-wide training, Tandem Learning announced the launch of Virtual Territory™, the first product in their Virtual Immersion™ Series. An immersive learning environment, Virtual Territory™ combines virtual world technology with simulation, competitive features and comprehensive data collection and tracking.

While traditional training materials such as print, e-learning, and live workshops can establish a common knowledge base, they fall short of effectively preparing learners to apply that knowledge in a real world setting. Virtual Territory™ was created to accelerate the learning process from knowledge acquisition to application by providing an engaging and realistic setting in which to practice using new skills.

Koreen Olbrish, CEO of Tandem Learning, said: “In today’s economy, ensuring your sales force hits their goals is more important than ever. The Virtual Territory is a breakthrough training solution for organizations trying to cost-effectively improve the performance of their sales team. We work with our clients to create experiences that address their specific training needs and properly represent their industry.”

Comprehensive data tracking allows enterprises to monitor trends and analyze learner performance. This data is invaluable in determining performance gaps that can be addressed through additional experiences in the virtual world, coaching, or other future learning initiatives.

Also in development as part of Tandem’s Virtual Immersion™ Series are virtual training environments targeting communication skills, customer service and process training.

About Tandem Learning:
Tandem Learning provides strategic consulting on effective learning solutions, including the use of immersive environments and virtual worlds. Tandem’s expertise in the areas of learning theory and instructional design results in the creation of practical, effective learning solutions. These solutions not only build a knowledge base within an organization, but also change behavior to improve organizational performance. There is nothing more effective than working in Tandem.


Contact:
Jedd Gold
Tandem Learning
310-714-0240
jedd.gold@tandem-learning.com
www.tandem-learning.com

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