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The Gamification of Corporate Training

Association eLearning

Although gamification and game-based learning have been around for a few years, only recently are training departments beginning to take these learning and engagement methods seriously. However, convincing the CEO that gamification works is a tougher challenge. Gamification, Game-Based Learning, and Simulations. Gamification.

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Competition & Cooperation in Gamification

Kapp Notes

Some thoughts on competition and cooperation for learning within the context of gamification. For more information on content and structural gamification, click HERE. Competition is often associated with structural gamification. This is the social aspect of gamification that many students enjoy. Competition. Cooperation.

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Compelling Reasons to Use Gamification

LearnDash

Gamification can often be seen as “fluff” in an online course, and this is actually hard to argue with when the gaming elements are implemented incorrectly. If you are still on the fence as to whether gamification would be good for your online training, perhaps the following will persuade you to take the plunge.

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Thinking about Gamification in Learning and Instruction

Kapp Notes

The first part of the chapter is an attempt to identify the key elements in the definition of gamification. Gamification is an emergent approach to instruction which facilitates learning and encourages motivation through the use of game elements, mechanics and game-based thinking. 2013) Gamification of Learning and Educational Games.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes.

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Gamification 101 – The Basics

LearnDash

Gamification is all the rage these days, but not everyone is up-to-speed on what gamification is and how it can be used to supplement elearning. Before reading about gamification methodology, or even how to implement your own form of gamification , it’s a good idea to get the basics covered first. What is it?

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Seven Interesting and Different Slidedecks on #Gamification

Kapp Notes

Here are Seven unique slide decks from Slideshare.net each giving a different take (visually and contextually) on the concept of gamification. The first is from Sebastian Deterding: 9,5 Theses on the Power and Efficacy of Gamification from Sebastian Deterding. Gamification: Future or Fail? Gamification: How Effective Is It?