Kapp Notes

MARCH 19, 2015

Instructional support to help learners understand how to use the game increases the instruction effectiveness of the gaming experience by allowing learners to focus on the instructional information rather than the requirements of the game. Wouter, 2013, Ke 2009, Hays,2005). Ensure game objectives align with curriculum objectives.

Guidelines 100

Guidelines Games Classroom Effectiveness 100

Kapp Notes

JULY 12, 2011

Yesterday, I posted an article about the over 60 set and how video games help to keep them sharp. Staying Sharp with Video Games ). After I did that Rajneesh left a comment inquiring if the same was true for youngsters. Here are some results from a study that examined the question of problem solving from a 3rd grade perspective.

Games 150

Games Video Study Problem 150

Kapp Notes

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. This as reported by Fox and Bailenson (2009). The workshop is called “Play to Learn.” Media Psychology.

ASTD 175

ASTD Slides Simulations Comparison 175

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

This race reminded me of a blog posting I did way back in 2009 called Triathlon Training Should be the Model for all Learning. So I decided to re-post the original blog entry because I think it is just as relevant today as it was in 2009. I am optimistic that I will be able to complete the entire ordeal race in under 3 hours.

Training 199

Training Train Examples Sample 199

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 8, 2015

The research study titled “Reading Stories Activates Neural Representations of Visual and Motor Experiences” appeared in the August 2009 issue of the journal. A team of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis conducted an experiment with 28 participants who were right-handed and native English speakers. Reynolds, J. Swallow, K.

Brain 100

Brain Simulations Scanning Journal 100

Kapp Notes

APRIL 2, 2010

The FDA back in November 2009 had a meeting to gather input about the use of Social Media to represent products and inform the public. I think guidance would help alleviate some of those fears and, perhaps, serve as a model for companies in other industries that are not so heavily regulated.

Social Media 173

Social Media Media Social Director 173

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Spaced Retrieval helps learners retain access to memorized information over long periods of time because the spacing promotes deeper processing of the learned material. Med Educ 43: 1174–1181, 2009. [2] 4] It turns out that the greater the amount of spacing between retrieval events, the greater the potential benefit to retention.

DevLearn 191

DevLearn Games Resources Design 191

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 14, 2011

The list does include rewards and achievements because they do help with the entire process. Feedback: As you mentioned, another element that is important to facilitate learning is to provide frequent opportunities for students to respond during a lesson (Stichter et al, 2009). Instr Sci (2009) 37:519–536. Gamification.

Gamification 189

Gamification Wikipedia Journal Games 189

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Spaced Retrieval helps learners retain access to memorized information over long periods of time because the spacing promotes deeper processing of the learned material. Med Educ 43: 1174–1181, 2009. [2] 4] It turns out that the greater the amount of spacing between retrieval events, the greater the potential benefit to retention.

Slides 175

Slides Informal Resources Diversity Training 175

Kapp Notes

MARCH 17, 2011

Feedback in a classroom or in an online learning module…usually not so constant, predictable or helpful. The second is to provide information to the leaner to help guide them toward learning the content. UX Week 2009 | Robin Hunicke | Wildflowers: The UX of Game/Play from Adaptive Path on Vimeo.

Games 224

Games Video Player Delicious 224

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 12, 2010

This as reported by Fox and Bailenson (2009). 2009) found that behavioral changes originating within a virtual environment can transfer to subsequent face-to-face interactions. In contrast, participants with shorter avatars were more willing to accept unfair offers than those who had taller avatars.

Resources 182

Resources Virtual World Second Life Exercise 182

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 10, 2013

These include matching, collecting/capturing, allocating resources, strategizing, building, puzzle solving, exploring, helping and role-playing (Kapp, Blair & Mesch 2013). In addition to the elements of games, there are also a number of game dynamics or actions which take place while a player is engaged with a game. Burke, C.S.

Gamification 232

Gamification Instructional Instruction Player 232

Kapp Notes

MAY 3, 2017

The following techniques can help move a learner toward the state of flow: Achievable Task Clear Goals Control Over Actions (Autonomy) Concentration. Emotionally, fantasy also helps to break down the defenses of a learner. Fantasy helps to break down that resistance because the environment is new, novel and different.

Resources 114

Resources Cognitive Games Learning Objects 114

Kapp Notes

JULY 6, 2011

This information according to September 2009 article in the Wall Street Journal titled “Currents — Education: Online High Schools Test Students’ Social Skills” by Paul Glader. Both numbers are better than the 50 percent reduction that Corbett proposed to help close a $4 billion deficit.

Online 170

Online Photography Budget Virtual World 170

Kapp Notes

APRIL 20, 2009

He discussed how he struggles to help others understand the impact of the virtual world environment on instruction. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide. One person requested some books on the topic of virtual worlds.

Discussion 100

Discussion Conference Pedagogy Virtual World 100

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Here are some lessons I learned from the Olympic sized Triathlon as opposed to the “mere” sprint I wrote about back in 2009. Simulations and games can help in this area. You can still help them get to the finish line. They help me to evaluate my performance against myself and against others.

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Metrics Statistics Develop Simulations 154

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

It helps that the company has lots of scale and a large base of customers that continue to buy software. No doubt, it certainly helps that the company has gross margins at a juicy 91%. As unemployment ballooned, the need for employee education has deteriorated. At the same time, customers needed to find ways to cut back on costs.

SkillSoft 100

SkillSoft Metrics Journal IM 100

Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2012

Like any instructional activity, games should be chosen because they provide learners with interactive experiences that help them meet instructional objectives. (P. Ke (2009) conducted a meta-analysis study that found the effects of learning within games was positive in 52% of the studies. We Need Instructional Designers.

Teach 270

Teach Games Simulations Cognitive 270

Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2012

Like any instructional activity, games should be chosen because they provide learners with interactive experiences that help them meet instructional objectives. (P. Ke (2009) conducted a meta-analysis study that found the effects of learning within games was positive in 52% of the studies. We Need Instructional Designers.

Teach 239

Teach Games Simulations Cognitive 239