Kapp Notes

JUNE 30, 2011

Here is some leaked info about the book…look for it in Spring 2012. The chapter provides some examples of gamification and parses the term into its component elements. The chapter also provides an outline that can be used for the creation of a game-design document. He provides living proof of the impact.

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Gamification Instructional Instruction Instructional Design 252

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

Employing the approach of providing spaced quizzes for learners over time taps into two powerful and empirically supported instructional strategies—Retrieval Practice and Spaced Retrieval. Retrieval Practice alone can provide improved recall performance by as much as 10-20%.[2] Create a Challenge for the Learner.

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DevLearn Games Resources Design 191

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FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Look for his latest book on Gamification in the Spring of 2012. Access details will be provided once you register. What Do You Need to Participate? Online live seminars are scheduled events simulcast over the web via Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro. You’ll need a computer with a browser, Adobe Flash player, and Internet connection.

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Adobe Flash Player Simulations Flash 145

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Employing the approach of providing spaced quizzes for learners over time taps into two powerful and empirically supported instructional strategies—Retrieval Practice and Spaced Retrieval. Retrieval Practice alone can provide improved recall performance by as much as 10-20%.[2] Create a Challenge for the Learner.

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Slides Informal Resources Diversity Training 175

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Also, here are some links that provide some additional information about what we discussed in the workshop. July 2012 T&D Article: Games, Gamification and the Quest for Interactive Learning. Here are the slides. How to Elevate Your Learning:What is Gamification? Is There Any Science Behind It? from Karl Kapp.

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Resources Gamification Games Slides 124

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

PA Governor (R) Tom Corbett revealed his FY 2012-13 state budget proposal, which cuts funding for Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities by 20 percent, or $82.5 In fact, the state system schools work hard to put into place programs to provide workers for the needs within our state.

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Budget Education Innovation System 133

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

However, the results provide strong evidence of publication bias in simulation games research. 2012)A systematic literature review of empirical evidence on computer games and serious games. Characteristics of simulation games and the instructional context also moderated the effectiveness of simulation games. Oxford, UK: Elsevier.

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Analysis Cognitive Simulations Study 263

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MARCH 16, 2012

Last night I had the pleasure of traveling to Randy Hinrich’s Virtual World Certificate Class for 2012 in their Winter Thinkfest. They provide a sense of engagement not possible in any other medium. What a great event. I was a guest speaker along with Anders Gronstedt and Lesley Scopes. Hanging out on the beach in VirtualU.

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Virtual World iPad Firewalls Version 278

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MAY 18, 2015

July 2012 T&D Article: Games, Gamification and the Quest for Interactive Learning. Sneak Peak at my DevLearn Presentation –Provides a little more information on the development of the story-based presentation. The Gamification of Retail Safety and Loss Prevention Training. The Gamification of Sales Force Training.

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Slides Conference Resources Gamification 100

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MAY 14, 2015

July 2012 T&D Article: Games, Gamification and the Quest for Interactive Learning. Sneak Peak at my DevLearn Presentation –Provides a little more information on the development of the story-based presentation. The Gamification of Retail Safety and Loss Prevention Training. The Gamification of Sales Force Training.

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Resources Conference Gamification DevLearn 100

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MAY 14, 2012

Larry Hiner at drlarryhiner talked about the Intersection of games, learning, and organizational psychology providing an interesting and thought provoking perspective. As always, he provided great graphics and visual insights. .” She also commented on the chapter she contributed to the book.

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Gamification Blogging Blended Learning Games 133

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APRIL 9, 2012

– April 9, 2012 – UL, a world leader in advancing safety , has acquired EduNeering , the leading provider of compliance and training solutions for the life and health sciences sector, from Kaplan Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services. NORTHBROOK, Ill. PRINCETON, NJ.

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Kaplan Compliance Training Compliance Global 157

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JANUARY 3, 2012

I have been meaning to do a comprehensive posting about 2011 and what happened during the year and then follow up with thoughts on 2012 with some predictions thrown in and have decided to combine both and create a series of postings combining both. Here is the first one. Lack of Engagement.

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Predictions Cognitive Virtual World Gamification 246

Kapp Notes

MAY 14, 2012

Larry Hiner at drlarryhiner talked about the Intersection of games, learning, and organizational psychology providing an interesting and thought provoking perspective. As always, he provided great graphics and visual insights. .” She also commented on the chapter she contributed to the book.

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Gamification Blogging Games Teach 100

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JANUARY 22, 2014

So, I am going to try to provide information and ideas here. July 2012 T&D Article: Games, Gamification and the Quest for Interactive Learning. Unfortunately, the weather here in Pennsylvania did not cooperate with my desire to head to Las Vegas to talk about game design. So disappointed not to be at the conference.

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Slides Simulations Resources Comparison 203

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AUGUST 9, 2017

GamEffective was established in 2012 and works to change the way companies motive employees and the way managers align their teams with company goals. Second, they want to provide the right learning at the right time. The other day I had a chance to have a conversation with Roni Floman of GamEffective.

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Conversation Micro-Learning Gamification microlearning 87

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APRIL 9, 2012

– April 9, 2012 – UL, a world leader in advancing safety , has acquired EduNeering , the leading provider of compliance and training solutions for the life and health sciences sector, from Kaplan Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services. NORTHBROOK, Ill. PRINCETON, NJ.

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Kaplan Compliance Training Compliance Global 100

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

Free resource now available that helps providers and training professionals wade through the oceans of e-Learning products available. Designed for use by both providers and training professionals, the eLearning Atlas maps over 1,300 companies and 1,700 products worldwide, with more added every day. What is the eLearning Atlas ?

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Industry Authoring Tools Trivantis Lectora 157

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MARCH 11, 2010

He provided statistics like an "estimated 1.5 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. He was spot on. Recently Newsweek ran an article titled Educating Elite Hackers.

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Server Player Virtual World Predictions 186

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JANUARY 16, 2007

The organization is a National Science Foundation (NFS) center that is focused on providing technology education to faculty of community colleges in the area of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). San Francisco, CA. is a lovely place. Here are some of the facts: In September 2006, IT employment stood at 3,667,100 up 4.2%

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Job Brain Outsource Conference 100

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MARCH 17, 2015

2012) Taking a Chance: Introducing Uncertainty into Learning Games. Proceedings of the Academy of Educational Leadership, Volume 17, Number 2, 2012. Uncertainty may be an important component of the motivation provided by learning games, especially when associated with gaming rather than learning. Robinson, S. Pages 21-26.

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Instructional Instruction Quiz Games 100

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JANUARY 18, 2016

Learning in 2012, and subsequently joined mLevel last fall. mLevel provides numerous pre-developed learning activity and game templates that the learning designer can configure with the learning content and assessment questions upon which the mission is based – all without any game development or coding knowledge. He founded Game On!

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