Learning & Education
Embracing distractions in live virtual sessions
Monday 23rd NOVEMBER
13:30 – 13:45
Learners face a number of distractions in a virtual learning environment. The phone, email, app notifications, children, pets, parents, spouse, neighbours, traffic on the street outside, bad internet connection, nature's call... are all distracting them from a shared learning experience.
In searching for a solution, we built Dextr.io, developed the GPS framework, and learned a lot about distraction management. In my lightning session, I'll talk about how we developed a tool that empowers learners to manage distractions using the principles of Gamification, Personalization, and Socialization.
About Abhilash Purohit
I am a Director of Gentle Bamboo Solutions, a learning and development firm and Leviosa Consulting, a software firm, based out of Bangalore, India.
Over the last two years, along with my business partner Rakshith Bhagavath, I developed Dextr.io, a gamified interactive facilitation tool. I have an interesting case study from this experience that helps learners manage distractions and will be beneficial to delivering engaging live virtual sessions.
I am also a trained magician and a runner.
WATCH HIS TALK HERE:
WATCH HIS SHORT INTERVIEW HERE:
Abhilash Purohit – Biography
Profession:
Director at Gentle Bamboo Solutions and Leviosa Consulting, Bangalore, India.
Expertise:
Abhilash Purohit is a dynamic professional specializing in learning and development, software solutions, and gamified facilitation tools. His work bridges the gap between education and technology, with a strong focus on enhancing virtual learning experiences.
Key Projects & Innovations:
- Dextr.io: Co-developed with his business partner Rakshith Bhagavath, Dextr.io is a gamified interactive facilitation tool designed to help learners manage distractions during live virtual sessions. The tool is built on the principles of Gamification, Personalization, and Socialization (GPS framework).
- The tool was showcased at Gamification Europe 2020, where Abhilash presented a lightning session on managing distractions in virtual learning environments.
Entrepreneurial Roles:
- Gentle Bamboo Solutions: A learning and development firm focused on innovative educational strategies.
- Leviosa Consulting: A software development firm that supports tech-driven learning solutions.
Personal Interests:
Outside of his professional life, Abhilash is a trained magician and an avid runner, reflecting his creative and energetic personality.
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