In this unique TLDC session, we bring learning design and fantasy role-playing together for a live Dungeons & Dragons adventure designed specifically for L&D professionals. Led by Dungeon Master Keegan Long-Wheeler, this session isn’t just gameplay—it’s a demonstration of how tabletop role-playing games create rich, collaborative storytelling experiences that mirror what we strive to build in learning environments.
As the players navigate the world of Educaria, you’ll see how narrative, character agency, decision-making, problem-solving, and emotional engagement unfold naturally through play. Along the way, the DM highlights how these same elements can be harnessed in instructional design, team building, onboarding, leadership development, and experiential learning.
Whether you’re new to D&D or already familiar with role-playing games, this session gives you a front-row seat to: • How story structure emerges dynamically through player choice • How role-play supports psychological safety, creativity, and learner ownership • How games create memorable learning moments that stick • Why collaborative storytelling can be a powerful strategy for modern learning design
Watch this recording to explore new ideas, spark your imagination, and see firsthand how a little chaos—and a lot of story—can transform learning.
