Bloomsburg University - Instructional Design and Technology

04/11/2026

What we can learn from Las Vegas in terms of developing an immersive learning experience. https://youtu.be/RQdLeX_wlog?si=tugJ6ukwdFpJlmHt

And, by the way, every year we take a group of students to Las Vegas to experience a conference and some immersive experiences such as escape rooms.

More than you might think.In this video, Dr. Karl Kapp explores immersive experiences like the Wizard of Oz at the Sphere and SandboxVR to reveal insightful ...

04/01/2026

Curious about a career in Instructional Design, we are live on campus but feel free to reach out at any time to me or any of our faculty.

03/23/2026

Lately I've gotten a number of quesitons about metrics and gamification. What is the best metric, how do I know a program is a success? Here's an article I've written to help answer that question.

Learn how to evaluate gamified learning using engagement, learning and performance metrics that connect training to business results.

09/26/2025

Attention Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg Alumni we're headed to DevLearn in November (no, it's not too early to discuss). If you are there, we'd love to say "HI" we are having a special meet an greet on Thursday at a place to be determined for lunch. So Let me know if you are interested. And I'll send you the deets (that's details).

Also, if you are headed to but not yet registered, use the "secret" code "Karl" to gain a discount. So visit the web site https://devlearn.com , register today and let me know you are going and we'll connect.

Plus our students will be presenting projects done in number of industry leading tools including Articulate and ELB. I am super excited about the event, our students presenting, and all there is to see at .

09/03/2025

Let's talk about an area of gamification that is not usually mentioned...Branching Scenarios!! Join this webinar where we break down the essentials of scenario-based learning. Discover tips to turns clicks into action and discuss why it matters, and even how AI is changing the game.

Here's the link for September 4th at 10:00 AM EST!

https://lnkd.in/eQQb3Ag8

08/29/2025

Action-First Learning, Branching Scenarios, and AI. What a great combination. Join me for an interesting discussion of how AI can be used to create exciting branching opportunites. As we discuss the elements of good scenarios and one tool that can help you realize your branching scenario vision!

Register today for this free event: Register here:

What if training felt less like clicking ‘next’… and more like choosing your own adventure? That’s the power of scenario-based learning, and nobody explains it better than Karl Kapp, game-thinking ...

08/13/2025

If you are planning on going to DevLearn, you can save a few buck by using the discount code "Karl" Hope to see you there!

So, you know I like Action-First Learning. And what better way to practice what I preach than to immerse students in the heart of learning innovation at DevLearn? We’re not just talking about the future of learning, we’re jumping in, hands-on, sleeves rolled up, ready to explore and participate ...

07/17/2025

How to create a chatbot/GPT/Agent in MS Copilot.

Learn how to quickly create your own custom GPT/Agent using Microsoft CopilotGPT. In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll walk through the entire proces from se...