Mo Ash shares his journey with David Kolmer, from a UN  Model United Nations participant, “MUN” or “MUN-er”  [ https://www.un.org/en/mun ] to a learning designer/ Instructional Designer. Discussing the evolution of instructional design in Egypt, the Penta framework that he developed for assisting in the design of game-based learning, and the importance of community and science based choices in professional growth.

Discover insights on game design, overcoming real world challenges, and the future of L&D amongst the void of the A.I. bubble.

Keywords
Instructional Design, Game-Based Learning, Penta Framework, Egypt, Learning, Community, L&D Future, Self-Development, Professional Growth

Learning ResourcesMoe Ash on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/moeash7/

The Penta Framework (Book and Upcoming) https://pentadeckform.fillout.com/t/dFz4hasu59us

Claire Obscure Expedition 33 (Video Game)https://www.expedition33.com/Example of rebooting the RPG genre with fantastic narrative

Splendor (Board Game)

AZUL (Board Game) https://www.nextmove-games.com/en/azul/azul-game/

Key Topics

The evolution of instructional design in Egypt

The Penta framework for game-based learning

Building and nurturing learning communities

Overcoming challenges and failures in business

The role of storytelling and narrative in game design

Alternate Reality Titles

The Penta Framework:Revolutionizing Game-Based Learning

From UN “MUN-er”  to Learning Designer: Mo Ash's Journey

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Moe Ash

02:39 The Learning and Development Community in Egypt

05:31 Family Dynamics and Work-Life Balance

08:23 The Evolution of Learning and Development Roles

11:11 The Design Process and the Penta Framework

37:18 The Mechanics of Fun in Games

40:12 Lessons from Failure and Self-Reflection

46:43 Building a Supportive Community

52:18 Understanding the Essence of Games

58:46 Personal Insights and Spirit Animals

01:11:50 Connecting with Moe Ash

CREDITS

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Theme Music by Caleb Willitz. calebwillitz.com/
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Found Sound onthe "domain of play" borrowed from ⁠⁠Balance in the SpiritualLife Dharma talk by Sr. Trai Nghiem⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301⁠

VHS: Don't you want to become a cult leader?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUlVGjJg6f8

528Hz + 174Hz | Full BODY CELL Regeneration | MIRACLE Tones for Golden Chakra Healinghttps://youtu.be/7xJw6eBEJQs?si=ubNwF26vwGvGw_1_