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Psychology & Technology: 4 Ways to Engage Learners With Gamification

Litmos

The term was coined in 2002 by Nick Pelling , a programmer, but most most people probably became aware of gamification around 2010, when businesses started adding gamification to things like reward systems. However, gamification can take other forms as well, including simulations, augmented reality, or ARGs (Alternate Reality Games).

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20,000 US Hackers Wanted.Creating the Computer Elite (or Failing at it)

Kapp Notes

million new computer and IT related jobs will be needed between 2002 and 2012" and concluded that there will "be intense competition for top talent in the field. The article gives an example: In a cybersecurity simulation (called "Netwars"), the 240 contestants were required to hack into 12 servers. He was spot on.

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eLearning Startups - New Wave Coming

Tony Karrer

When you look back at 2000-2002, companies getting VC funding were folks like Outstart, Hyperwave, Infocast, Element K, Pathlore, Vuepoint, Knowledge Impact. But a lot of what you see today is consolidation among players in these areas. The larger players become focused on bigger and bigger opportunities.

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Games, Gizmos and Gadgets: The Value of Games

Kapp Notes

On Wednesday, April 25, 2007, I will be presenting with Greg Walsh and Steve Sugar on the topic The Power of Play: Effective Training Through Games and Simulations The neat thing is that Greg and I are the techie guys and Steve Sugar is a game guy who has been doing learning games for years without incorporating technology just games and learning.

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A youtuber joins our exclusive list of premium publishers!

Coorpacademy

7-Shapes offers training courses in Lean Management and Supply Chain based on an interactive business simulation. NUMA is today a key player in championing the startup culture and instigating innovation worldwide through training. Product experts. Learn by immersing yourself, interacting, making mistakes and then success is our motto!

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ADDIE Training Model: What Is It and How Can You Use It?

TalentLMS

They all have the elements that Branch and Merrill (2002) explained all instructional design models should consist of: clear, well-defined goals. Is it going to be a simulation, a simple quiz with minimal interaction, a video-based course? The most-used ones are: ADDIE. Dick and Carey. The Kirkpatrick Model. Gerlach-Ely Model.

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Choosing the Right Game Development Engine: Unity, Unreal Engine, and Beyond

Hurix Digital

Initially showcased through the acclaimed first-person shooter “Unreal,” it has evolved into one of the leading game development tools , empowering developers to craft not just games but also physics simulation , animation, and immersive virtual experiences.