'Recently Sharon Boller of Bottom Line Performanc e and I did a presentation at ASTD2013 on Instructional Game Design. We talked about game design, the need to play games and how games can be used for learning in the first part of the one day workshop and in the second half of the workshop, we had the attendees create games. They created some really awesome games in a relatively short amount of time. And while you have not been able to attend the workshop, here are three videos that capture much of the thinking that went behind the game design portion of the workshop. Iteration is important. MORE >>

In 2005, Robert T. Hays, of the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division published the results of an extensive literature review on games for instruction. It is an expansive look at the literature on the effectiveness of games for learning up until the year 2005. Here is a link to the technical paper. Here are some of his conclusions, findings and recommendations: The conclusions are: The empirical research on the effectiveness of instructional games is fragmented. The literature includes research on different tasks, age groups, and types of games. situations. objectives. Games MORE >>

'Here are the resources from my ASTD ICE 2013 presentation. W209 – Interactivity, Games, and Gamification: A Research-Based Approach to Engaging Learners Through Games from Karl Kapp. Companies Mentioned. Enspire Learning. Zombies Run. Game On! Learning. Axonify. Knowledge Guru. Allen Interactions. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Unity 3D (3D Software, fairly Complex). Raptivity(Games Pack). Raptivity (Simulation Pack). Articulate Storyline. The Knowledge Guru. Axonify. Here is some content and references from the presentation. 2006). Reference : Fox, J. 2009).Virtual MORE >>

Here is a list of online games and related items that I presented at the Fall 2009 Business Teacher Seminar in Grantville, PA. For something aimed at high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students check out Industry Player. For some informational but fun videos on financial topics, check out CommonCraft. JA Titan is a business simulation for high school students. The game is now under the watchful eye of Junior Achievement.) If you happen to be French or speak French, you can try your hand at balancing France's budget at Cyber-Budget. MORE >>

Here is a collection of several game design documents and information about game design documents. If you are considering creating a "Serious Game" or an instructional game, one of the first place to start is a great game design document. But how to write one? These samples will give you some ideas. Game Design Document: Play with Fire. This document is specific to a Playstation game but provides a good use of visuals as it explains the creation of the game. Document for Ant Game. This provides details on a game called An Ant's Life. Here is a presentation of a game design document. MORE >>