News
10.05.2024
Online lecture with gamification pioneer Yu-kai Chou on May 10, 2024
"Discourse on how the Octalysis Framework revolutionizes engagement in education and beyond"
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Location: | |
| Speaker: |
Yu-kai Chou & Dr. Skylor Zhitian Zhang |
The Hector Research Institute of Education Sciences and Psychology and the LEAD Graduate School & Research Network are excited to invite you to a special event hosted by EU-FairPlay featuring renowned Gamification Pioneer Yu-kai Chou.
Join Yu-kai Chou and Dr. Skylor Zhitian Zhang for a discourse on how the Octalysis Framework revolutionizes engagement in education and beyond.
In this talk, Yu-kai will illuminate how harnessing the power of the 8 Core Drives within the Octalysis Framework can transform learning experiences, fostering creativity, and promoting equitable access to communities and educational environments. Don't miss this rare opportunity to gain insights into the future of learning and work through the lens of Behavioral Science and Gamification.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/9016241716?omn=98639277692
Meeting ID: 901 624 1716
Registration:
Please use this link to register.
About Yu-Kai Chou:
Yu-kai Chou is a leading expert in Gamification and Behavioral Design. As the Founding Partner and Chief Creation Officer of The Octalysis Group and Co-Founder of Metablox, he has made significant contributions to the field. His expertise extends to VR/AR, blockchain, and the Metaverse.
About Skylor Zhitian Zhang:
Skylor Zhitian Zhang is a research scientist at the Hector Research Institute of Education Sciences and Psychology. Her research interests include creativity, gifted education, and talent development. She explores effective techniques and interventions to foster talent and creativity, such as motivation strategies, self-regulation, and game-based methods.
Skylor Zhitian Zhang is the project manager and lead researcher of the Eu-FairPlay project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, which aims to close the equity gap in education through game-based learning. She is also creator of the Gamify Creativity Society (GCS). The GCS focuses on the utility of games to foster creativity and innovation. The Mastermind Group, where people come together to share their expertise, experience, and resources related to the intersection of games, creativity, and innovation, was also founded by Skylor Zhitian Zhang.