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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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JANUARY 15, 2007

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

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DECEMBER 5, 2006

The Learning Circuits Blog Question for December has been posted. What are the biggest challenges for you/us as head into 2007? What are your predictions for 2007? I learn from them everyday and to be able to codify that learning in the book was exciting and rewarding. Personally I have a lot to learn.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Learning 3.0 Training Magazine Presentation: Gamification of Learning & Instruction from Karl Kapp. Here is a link to the Poll Everywhere software I used to play the Fact or Fishy Game. Enspire Learning. Pedagogical Agents as Learning Companions: The Role of Agent Competency and Type. EduNeering Zombies Run.

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MARCH 22, 2013

Met a number of new friends, saw an old college classmate, Dara Nicholls, and ran into Richard Blunt, author of Do Serious Games Work? Results from Three Studies which is an interesting look at some game-based research, we caught up before the event and had a great time comparing notes. A well played game by both teams.

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APRIL 11, 2013

Had a great time presenting at the Evidence-Based Learning Webinar we had over 250 folks at the presentation and they had some great questions and comments. 10 Things We Know About Video Games for Learning from Karl Kapp. 10 Things We Know About Video Games for Learning from Karl Kapp. Here are the slides.

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MAY 21, 2013

W209 – Interactivity, Games, and Gamification: A Research-Based Approach to Engaging Learners Through Games from Karl Kapp. Enspire Learning. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Raptivity(Games Pack). Simulation games don’t have to be entertaining to be educational. Zombies Run.

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MARCH 20, 2012

Tonight I am speaking at the IMU Learning Webinar Series. ” My talk this evening is on the topic of “Games, Gamification and the Need for Engaging Learners.” Games, Gamification and the Need for Engaging Learners. ” Here are notes and resources from the presentation. .” Reference: Sitzmann, T.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012

John has spent several years researching instructional gaming and his doctoral dissertation focuses on predictors for student success in educational video games. To foster higher level skills, the player should assume a role during the game and not just play. Assume a Role. A role-play that involves speaking to a nurse.

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APRIL 16, 2007

Yes, it is now official, you can order Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning: Tools and Techniques for Transferring Know-How from Boomers to Gamers. Plus on Friday April 20, 2007 I will be presenting in the Adobe Luminary eSeminar Series on Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM US/Pacific.

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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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APRIL 18, 2007

He presented along with Carrington Grossman about Adrent Learning and what they are all about. They deliver many differen types of learning from e-learning to print media to meetings-in-a-box. __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide

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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. It is conveniently broken into four learning chunks for your viewing enjoyment. Part One: Part Two: Part Three: Part Four: __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

So today is Cyber Monday and you are wondering just what you should order for that special Learning and Development person in your life…well I’ve got a few ideas all related to the gift of learning. If you don’t know something, you will learn it with Lynda.com. Enjoy the list. Order a subscription to Lynda.com.

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OCTOBER 31, 2012

DevLearn presentation on Future of Learning from Karl Kapp. 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. Here are my slides from my presentation.

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APRIL 18, 2007

The first day is when companies present what they are doing and how they incorporating e-learning into their organizations. I did the first presentation on the topic of Games, Gadgets and Gizmos. __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

billion on employee learning and development in 2008. billion was spent on the internal learning function $45.48 from 2007 to $1,068 The figure for learning expenditure as a percentage of payroll was 2.24% a small increase from 2007. US organizations spent $134.07

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JUNE 9, 2011

The Innovations in E-Learning Symposium is really a top notch conference, small, intimate but with great attendees and speakers and I really like how both industry old timers (like me) and Ph.D. Why 3D, Games and Simulations Matter for Learning and Collaboration? Once again, hats of to Chris St. Reference: Sitzmann, T. (in

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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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MARCH 22, 2013

Met a number of new friends, saw an old college classmate, Dara Nicholls, and ran into Richard Blunt, author of Do Serious Games Work? Results from Three Studies which is an interesting look at some game-based research, we caught up before the event and had a great time comparing notes. A well played game by both teams.

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JANUARY 30, 2013

Here are the slides from my presentation, my workshop on “Games and Gamification” with Koreen Olbrish will be in another post. The “Immernet”: Immersive Learning through Games, Gamification and Virtual Worlds from Karl Kapp. Pedagogical Agents as Learning Companions: The Role of Agent Competency and Type.

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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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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Games, Interactivity, Gamification for Learning: Creating Engaged Learners from Karl Kapp. Here is a link to the Poll Everywhere software I used to play the Fact or Fishy Game. Enspire Learning. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Raptivity(Games Pack). EduNeering Zombies Run.

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JULY 2, 2007

This morning I opened up the July 2007 issue of ASTD's Magazine, T&D and found that Paula Ketter has just reviewed Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning. You can write the review on this blog or hop on over to Amazon and leave a review. __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Start small and then add more and more game elements. It’s effective from a learning perspective and really engages students. If you are not sure where to start, check out “The Gamification of Learning.” Gamification of Learning by Karl Kapp. Designing learning and technology for educational reform.

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APRIL 18, 2007

The presentation was about how to add simple games to compliance training in the financial industry which is highly conservative. Stacey Gawrys and Kevin Bennett from Banker's Edge.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Improve Training: Thinking Like a Game Designer. Listing of Games and Simulations. A Registry of Serious Games and Simulations. It is better to have one “expert” avatar and another “motivational” avatar in a learning environment rather than having one combined “mentor” avatar. & Kim, Y. of Interaction.

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APRIL 18, 2007

He discussed their product called i-Prism which has been designed for the creation of e-learning with a great deal of flexibility and abilty to manage content and learning objects. Great use of simple technology and very flexible. __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide

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MAY 17, 2013

Sharon Boller, Steve Boller and Leanne Batchelder from Bottom Line Performance co-presented a workshop on game design and here are the slides and some other resources related to the workshop which you may find helpful. The workshop is called “Play to Learn.” Learning Game Design Workshop from Karl Kapp.

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APRIL 18, 2007

Drew Palmer explained how their system works and who they need to create e-learning for. Their audience is 19-22 year olds with a turn over of about 150% who need to learn how their system works. So they wanted to use e-learning to support their business. They train 6,300 learners a year with e-learning.

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

The Gamification of Learning: What Research Says About Simulations & Serious Games from Karl Kapp. Here is a link to the Poll Everywhere software I used to play the Fact or Fishy Game. Enspire Learning. Pedagogical Agents as Learning Companions: The Role of Agent Competency and Type. EduNeering Zombies Run.

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JANUARY 25, 2012

Here are my slides from the TechKnowledge 2012 presentation “What Research Tells us about 3D Avatars, Storytelling and Serious games for Learning and Changing Behavior” plus videos and other links that go into more detail based on the topics I discussed. Kapp's ASTD TechKnowledge 2012 Presentation. & Ely, K.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2009

As recently announced by Bersin & Associates , in the United States, corporate learning and development (L&D) expenditures dropped by more than 11 % in 2008. The organization continues to report that the spending has fallen from $1,202 per learner in 2007 to $1,075 per learner in 2008. per 1,000 in 2007. per 1,000 in 2007.

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APRIL 18, 2007

Andy Pasternak from Pal-Tech presented on the topic of Learning Management Systems. The company focuses on the Federal government and providing learning solutions to those agencies. He discussed how they helped the State Department choose a Learning Management System. Create and support training in multiple languages.

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MAY 14, 2013

Enspire Learning. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Raptivity(Games Pack). It is better to have one “expert” avatar and another “motivational” avatar in a learning environment rather than having one combined “mentor” avatar. Here are the resources from my presentation. Zombies Run. Knowledge Guru.

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APRIL 24, 2013

Gamification of Learning from Karl Kapp. Enspire Learning. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Raptivity(Games Pack). It is better to have one “expert” avatar and another “motivational” avatar in a learning environment rather than having one combined “mentor” avatar. Companies Mentioned.

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

Here are the slides related to game elements. Game Elements from Karl Kapp. Here is a link to his slides from the 2010 Game Developer’s Conference related to the one page game design document. Here is a link to his slides from the 2010 Game Developer’s Conference related to the one page game design document.

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