Dashe & Thomson

JUNE 6, 2011

Those of you who visit the Social Learning Blog frequently will know by now that I’ve been on something of a “games-in-learning” kick for a while. One major reason, of course, is that games represent one of the cutting-edge aspects of our industry, and our blog seeks to explore anything that’s new and exciting.

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The Game Agency

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Stamford, CT – September 5, 2019 – The Game Agency has been named to the 2019 Top Training Companies List for the training delivery sector of the learning and development market. The Game Agency accommodates all types of learners by offering robust training through a variety of modalities such as virtual, online and on-demand learning.

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

candidate about games and simulations to augment his literature review. So here is the answer to the first question which is, “What are the key advantages of Serious Games/Immersive Learning Simulations?&#. Game Element. Learning outcomes presented in a game context with specific missions/goals/tasks. Key Advantage.

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OpenSesame

APRIL 25, 2013

This weeks Course of the Week Excel 2007 in Spanish comes to us from SeAprende.com. Combining Online Communication, Games and Social Networks, it is an enitrey new way to learn! . This 15 hour series will show you how to work with the various tools and features of Excel 2007, starting with the basics, and ending with advanced tools.

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Social Networks Course Exercise Social Network 52

Thinkific

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Josh Mullin has been a professional in the fitness game since 2007, providing training and certification services to personal trainers… The post How a UK Fitness Expert Changed his Business When COVID Hit appeared first on Thinkific.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 8, 2007

Here is a digest of the CAC links, both in the blog and on alumni blogs (a first), of the 2007 event. It is open to the public so let me know if you are interested. __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The Role of Games and Simulations In Learning. In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. & Ely, K. & Ely, K.

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Simulations Research Games Comparison 189

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 7, 2012

In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. Simulation games don’t have to be entertaining to be educational.

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Simulations Games Gamification Network 160

OpenSesame

APRIL 25, 2013

This weeks Course of the Week Excel 2007 in Spanish comes to us from SeAprende.com. Combining Online Communication, Games and Social Networks, it is an enitrey new way to learn! SeAprende''s courses are both engaging and fun- or as they like to refer to them as Edutainment! What is Edutainment? Education + Entertainment = Edutainment!

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Social Networks Course Social Network Reference 58

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

Recently, the book reviewers of Training Magazine provided a list of all their favorite reads of 2007. I am happy to say that Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning made the list as one of Jane Bozarth's top 5. Here are some of her other picks: Here are the picks of the other two reviewers, Skip Corsini and Melissa Thompson.

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The Game Agency

JANUARY 9, 2019

The Game Agency Creates Custom Game-Based Solutions To Help Complement Training Initiatives And Improve Learning Outcomes. Q: Stephen, can you tell us something more about The Game Agency? A: The Game Agency is made up of 50+ employees with varied skill sets and two things in common. (1) game licensed from Jeopardy!

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Games Authoring Tools Solution Brandon Hall 40

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 15, 2007

Predictions for 2007 __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide Every year Lisa Neal over at eLearn Magazine collects predictions of more than a dozen thought leaders throughout the learning community. Check out this year's predictions and see if you agree.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 14, 2008

I've seen a couple of posts ( Matt Cutts , Dave Taylor ) talking about their relative web statistics for 2007. While my stats are very low in comparison to theirs, I was hoping that I could entice fellow bloggers to post some stats about their traffic in 2007.

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eLearning Brothers

JUNE 23, 2021

STAMFORD, Conn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The Game Agency (TGA), a division of eLearning Brothers, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Wheel of Fortune game and the expansion of TGA’s partnership with Sony Pictures Television. as the 10th customizable DIY game in The Training Arcade‘s ever-growing gallery.

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Compliance Training Education Training Train 91

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 5, 2006

What are the biggest challenges for you/us as head into 2007? What are your predictions for 2007? First, it is the year that I finished my third and most favorite book Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning: Tools and Techniques for Transferring Know-How from Boomers to Gamers. These are not easy questions to answer.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 6, 2010

Back when I wrote my instructional design careers series in 2007, I was only aware of a few blogs by instructional designers. In the Middle of the Curve is one of the first blogs I linked to, back in January 2007. These categories are somewhat loose; some people could be in multiple categories. Instructional Designers.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 9, 2009

Interested in building casual games for your learners? Read on for notes from a webinar today, April 9, 2009: Building Better Learning Games: Leveraging Game Design and User Testing for Results Our hosts today: Enspire Learning (Ben Katz) Doorways to Dreams D2D -- financial entertainment. Focus on casual video games.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 3, 2007

Monday, December 03, 2007 Top Posts in 2007 Snow is falling general over Massachusetts. Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning : my review of Karl Kapps recent book contribution to the training community. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff.

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Brandon Hall Moodle eLearning Guild Instructional Design 100

ID Reflections

AUGUST 1, 2010

Excerpts from the Best of T+D | 2007 - 2009 Harold Jarche in Skills 2.0 : As knowledge workers, we are like actors--only as good as our last performance. Shaffer in How Computer Games Help Children Learn (quoted by Harold Jarche in T+D) Professionals immeresed in communities of practice have a larger zone of proximal development.

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Learning 2.0 Blended Learning Social Networks Gartner 132

Learning Visions

APRIL 9, 2009

Thursday, April 09, 2009 Building Better Learning Games Interested in building casual games for your learners? Focus on casual video games. Games in a variety of shapes and sizes: Console Games (for the Xbox or Wii) MMORPG (Massively Multi-player Online Role Playing Game): World of War Craft, Club Penguins.

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Games Enspire Authoring Tools Case Study 124

Learning Visions

MARCH 16, 2017

Karl Kapp and Sharon Boller have been banging the drum about learning games for years. In fact, one of my favorite ID-books back in 2007 was Karl Kapp's "Gadgets, Games, and Gizmos for Learning." Learning games need to be "fun enough": "Learning games need to be what we call “fun enough.”

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Case Study Bloom Taxonomy Learning Objects 120

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 29, 2014

This is similar to the idea underlying the concept of criterion-referenced tests which defines the performance of each test-taker without regard to the performance of others (Shrock & Coscarelli 2007). 2007) Criterion-Referenced Test Development: Technical and Legal Guidelines for Corporate Training. Shrock, S. 3rd Edition.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 29, 2020

When I was conducting the research for my research thesis (Wheeler, 2007), I used this principle to differentiate between the pedagogical power of four modes of communication: face to face (the richest), video conference, telephone, and e-mail (the poorest). References Gibson, J. 1966) The Senses Considered as Perceptual Systems. Williams, E.

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Blended Learning License Creative Commons Social Media 70

Learning Visions

MARCH 22, 2007

Thursday, March 22, 2007 Games vs. Gaming The topic that kept me thinking late last night: the difference between games and gaming; between people who play computer games and so-called gamers. Heres my novice view on the differences between games and gaming: Games are short, finite experiences.

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Games Moodle Instructional Design Simulations 100

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 10, 2007

Here is the video of my Keynote address from the 2007 NCTT Annual Summer Conference. The topic is Games and the Gamer Generation. Part One: Part Two: Part Three: Part Four: __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide It is conveniently broken into four learning chunks for your viewing enjoyment.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 27, 2015

These posts go back to 2007, so some of the content and references are dated. Games and Simulations. Integrating Game Design Principles into Instructional Design for e-Learning. Because I have done so much live blogging, I was able to provide proof of my ongoing professional development efforts. Personal Knowledge Management.

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Wiki Social Networks Blogging Webct 170

Kapp Notes

MAY 21, 2013

W209 – Interactivity, Games, and Gamification: A Research-Based Approach to Engaging Learners Through Games from Karl Kapp. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Raptivity(Games Pack). Games embedded in a program of instruction are better tools for learning than stand alone games.

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Growth Engineering

MARCH 9, 2016

Game based learning is a hot topic in L&D and it doesn’t take long for somebody to ask the question: Does it actually work? Since game-based learning is a relatively new approach to instruction, research into the efficacy of learning games isn’t very widespread. The McDonalds Till Game earns £23.7

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Case Study Study Games Simulations 40

Kapp Notes

APRIL 18, 2007

I did the first presentation on the topic of Games, Gadgets and Gizmos. __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide So we are blogcasting the event live as it happens so feel free to participate and join in the discussion.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 21, 2011

  To resize a PowerPoint presentation: In PowerPoint (2007 or 2010), choose Design > Page Setup. However, consider resizing the PowerPoint presentation early in the game. Converting inches to pixels isn't something most of us can do without a calculator. But we've got you covered. The Page Setup dialog box opens.

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Kapp Notes

MARCH 6, 2007

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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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 22, 2014

Unfortunately, the weather here in Pennsylvania did not cooperate with my desire to head to Las Vegas to talk about game design. Here is some information on thinking like a game designer. Improve Training: Thinking Like a Game Designer. Five Gaming Elements for Effective eLearning. Reference: Sitzmann, T.

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Slides Simulations Resources Comparison 203

Kapp Notes

MARCH 27, 2007

If you have some time on Friday, April 20, 2007.join My topic will be Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning: Transferring Knowledge to the Gamers Here is the description: Learn how the incoming, techno-savvy gamer generation will turn traditional training programs upside down.

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Growth Engineering

JULY 14, 2016

Today, we’re looking at the wonderful world of Alternate Reality Games. What is an Alternate Reality Game? It’s a game that happens in reality, but it works on the players’ assumption that it’s ‘not a game’ and that reality isn’t all it seems. In an Alternate Reality Game, the purpose isn’t to craft a linear narrative.

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Alternatives Games Player Simulations 40

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 19, 2007

One thing Second Life, Online games, and high quality streaming video need to be successful is a broadband connection. residential broadband penetration is expected to exceed 50 percent in 2007--and the U.K. By the end of 2007, more than 60 million U.S. isn't far behind.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 1, 2014

This is the book that can help you make gamification and game-based learning happen in your organization. 3) Gamification of Learning and Instruction: Game-based Methods and Strategies for Training and Education. 4) Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning: Tools and Techniques for Transferring Know-How from Boomers to Gamers.

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Ideas Gamification eLearning Guild Photoshop 159

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Understanding Games and Gamification for Serious Learning. Understanding Games and Gamification for Learning from Karl Kapp. One page design for a learning game created during the workshop. Three workshop attendees hard are work on their game design. One page design for a learning game created during the workshop.

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