Sadie Gunnink
Sadie is an experienced educator, technologist, and instructional designer with a passion for integrating cutting-edge technology into training environments. With expertise spanning talent management, education, and gamified learning, she specializes in using generative AI to create immersive, game-based training experiences that drive engagement and improve learning outcomes.
Sadie has published several books and articles and has a background in leadership, education, and design. Sheā€™s currently leading innovative projects in EdTech and enjoys helping others harness AI to unlock new possibilities in learning and development.
Next-Level Learning: Building Immersive Gamified Training with AI as Your Co-Designer
Learn how to harness the power of generative AI to design and build game-based training modules that drive engagement and enhance learning outcomes. Weā€™ll walk through the entire processā€”from concept to creationā€”demonstrating how AI can streamline the development of serious games and make training experiences more interactive, personalized, and effective. Whether you're new to AI or a seasoned pro, you'll leave with actionable strategies to incorporate generative AI into your instructional design toolbox.
By the end of this session, youĀ will be able to:
- Leverage Generative AI to rapidly prototype interactive, game-based training modules
- Design adaptive learning paths that respond to user input and performance, creating a personalized training experience
- Integrate AI-generated content such as narratives, characters, and challenges into serious training games
- Apply game mechanics like rewards, feedback loops, and levels to drive engagement and skill development
- Evaluate the effectiveness of AI-driven game-based training to ensure it meets learning objectives and enhances retention
