Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

On January 29, 2013, I am partnering with Koreen Olbrish on a pre-conferene workshop at the ASTD TechKnowledge Conference. Game Design and Gamification Event: January 29th. Of course we are starting with a game and then quickly debrief on what made that game successful and what would make it even better! 8:30 – 9:00.

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Web Courseworks

DECEMBER 14, 2012

My Session at the Great Ideas Conference 2013 This year’s Great Ideas Conference will be held March 10-12, 2013 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO. I am especially excited for this tenth anniversary, because I will be co-presenting “Next Generation Learning: GAME ON!

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

2013, February. A Meta-Analysis of the Cognitive and Motivational Effects of Serious Games. It is assumed that serious games influences learning in 2 ways, by changing cognitive processes and. We used meta-analytic techniques to investigate whether serious games are more effective in. Wouters, P., van Nimwegen, C.,

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Analysis Cognitive Simulations Study 263

Kapp Notes

JULY 24, 2013

Here are three online resources that can help you to think about developing an instructional game. These slides are near the end but are very interesting and helpful as you think about game mechanics. Here are slides Sharon Boller and I presented at ASTD 2013 ICE conference. First Resource. Second Resource. Bonus Resources.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 17, 2013

I am often asked if an instructional or training game should be “realistic” or can the game have “fantasy” elements and still be an effective learning tool. It turns out that there are several valid and research-based reasons for including fantasy as a key element in the design of games to help people learn.

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

After the game was over, participants waited as the researcher then “accidently” spilled a cup of pens a few feet away. This is interesting by itself but when you combine it with the results of other similar studies, it becomes clear that pro-social games can and do influence behavior positively. The results were interesting.

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Origin Learning

AUGUST 7, 2018

The focus is now shifting on creating learning experiences that integrate games organically into the eLearning course content rather than a forced inclusion. In today’s blog post, we will learn about ‘Game Thinking’, how it differs from gamification, and the application of game thinking in modern workplace eLearning.

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Knowledge Guru

JANUARY 7, 2014

When it comes to game-based learning, 2014 is the year of theory moving into practice. An increasing number of organizations are planning initiatives to include games in their learning solutions. But if you’ve never designed a game before, or tried to include a game in your training, where do you begin?

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Knowledge Guru

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Many of our customers are first drawn to Knowledge Guru because they are looking for a serious game. They want their training to be more game-like and fun for learners. Any game becomes useless for learning unless learning is carefully built into the game mechanics and game elements. It’s intuitive, really.

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Kapp Notes

MARCH 19, 2015

A number of meta-analysis studies have been conducted in the field of game-based learning attempting to create generalizable findings that can be used to select and create meaningful educational and instructional game experiences. Embed the instructional game into the curriculum. Embed the instructional game into the curriculum.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 2, 2013

Gable In perusing the blogosphere, Twitter , and Facebook at the turn of the new year, I noticed several expressions of relief that the world has not ended and resolutions to make 2013 the best year yet. If you’re thinking about tinkering in a gaming approach to instruction, the posts below might help. Personify eLearning.

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Cognitive Lectora Adobe Captivate eLearning 159

Association eLearning

JULY 1, 2013

I often get asked by clients and attendees of my gamification education sessions, “Are games really the answer to increased learner engagement and knowledge retention?” So they ask us to “convert” their learning into a game. They believe that if only this experience were more like a video game, learners would engage!

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Games Learner Social Networks Gamification 178

Knowledge Guru

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Knowledge Guru team is obviously very interested in the future of game based learning, and right now that future is bright. We’re on a mission to educate the Instructional Design community and the decision makers in Training and Development about game based learning and its true potential. We are setting out to change that.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Learn how to engage learners using game design and gamification! You know games are a great way to engage learners and increase learning retention. But games need to be carefully designed for maximum learning effectiveness. Learn more about the other preconference programs available at TechKnowledge!

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Knowledge Guru

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Another successful Learning Game Design workshop is in the books. Sharon Boller and Karl Kapp gave their first joint session in May of 2013 at ASTD International in Dallas… and the gaming goodness continued in Indianapolis on August 28th. We had a full room, with many participants coming from the Indianapolis area.

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Kapp Notes

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. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Raptivity(Games Pack).

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Simulations Resources Conference Comparison 209

Kapp Notes

MAY 14, 2013

Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Raptivity(Games Pack). Trainees’ gain higher confidence in applying learning from a training session to their job when the training is simulation game based. 2011) A meta-analytic examination of the instructional effectiveness of computer-based simulation games.

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ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 150

Trivantis

JANUARY 6, 2014

2013 was an exciting year in the e-Learning industry, and we predict 2014 will be even more thrilling. From mobile learning to interactive games and simulations, there’s always more to learn about these growing e-Learning trends and how they will impact 2014! The IDC predicts that 1.3 Subscribe to the Lectora® e-Learning Blog.

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Trends Storyboard Simulations Predictions 88

Kapp Notes

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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eLearning Brothers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

This webinar session below will give you an introduction to designing in Storyline, specifically showing you how to build an interactive, awesome-looking game or interaction using nothing but Articulate Storyline. You’ll also learn how to use variables, triggers, and interactions for building a game that pushes Storyline to the max.

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Interactive Games Articulate Resources 135

Kapp Notes

APRIL 24, 2013

Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Raptivity(Games Pack). Trainees’ gain higher confidence in applying learning from a training session to their job when the training is simulation game based. 2011) A meta-analytic examination of the instructional effectiveness of computer-based simulation games.

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ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 150

Association eLearning

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

If you were in attendance at the 2013 Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions (ACHEP) conference last week there is no doubt you heard the term “gamification” more than once. Games and simulations for continuing medical education is growing in popularity and it was very evident at this year’s event.

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Simulations Gamification Games Case Study 127

TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 12, 2013

The 2013 competition had many firsts: a record number of entries (230+), a double category winner, and an incredibly heated People’s Choice Award competition. What started as a 16-person competition quickly turned into two-player game. The post ScreenChamp 2013: And the Winner Is… appeared first on TechSmith Blogs.

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eLearning Brothers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Instructional Designers have the ability to make awesome eLearning games, they just don’t know it yet. Then, display that locked-in guess using variables as they complete your game or activity. Video games allow people to level up, get better equipment, change their appearance, or get more points.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 3, 2013

To learn more about gamification and games for learning:' Here are the slides from the ASTD webinar. Five Tips for Turning Gamification Theory into Practice from Karl Kapp. Here I am discussing gamification.

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eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 30, 2013

This year we will focus on the top ten authoring tools for 2013. Was in the top 10 for 2012 and stays in for 2013. Features I like include (beyond just the ones mentioned): Create games – way better than some of the “game like” things I see. Welcome to my yearly Halloween Edition. Hide under the covers?

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Authoring Tools Authoring CourseLab Tools 105

TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Here’s a link to the first post of this series in case you wanted to know more about EDUCAUSE 2013. I am interested to see how they use game mechanics to make some services and processes more interesting for students as I’m sure I can translate that over to other areas of the college.

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OpenSesame

JANUARY 10, 2013

We never could have anticipated the insightful, game-changing answers we received when from our network of industry leaders we asked what they resolved to change or improve about their work in 2013. There was an emphasis on focus and slowing things down, as well as a resolve to disrupt.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Gamification is an emergent approach to instruction which facilitates learning and encourages motivation through the use of game elements, mechanics and game-based thinking. The idea is to integrate game-based elements more commonly seen in video, entertainment focused or mobile games into instructional environments.

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

The study is called “Video Game Training Enhances Cognition of Older Adults: A Meta-Analytic Study.” ” The main aim of the meta-analytic study was to investigate the extent to which cognitive training with video games enhances cognitive functions in healthy older adults (age 60 and older). References: Toril, P.,

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

I'm at the ASTD Tech Knowledge 2013 Conference in San Jose, California. There's a lot of cool stuff from game design that we can apply. We can make stuff look like games, but it doesn't have the fundamental elements that make games engaging. Raph Koster -- "in games learning is the drug" in A Theory of Fun.

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Lemonade

OCTOBER 7, 2019

So today I thought we’d dive into the science behind game-based training — specifically how it improves knowledge comprehension, retention, and application. 4 Cognitive Psychology Techniques Used In Game-Based Training 1. Distributed practice is used a lot in microlearning platforms, but we also use it in game-based training.

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Games Cognitive Brain Training 40

Association eLearning

MARCH 1, 2018

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. The perception that playing games isn’t really training still lingers in the minds of the c-suite. Gamification, Game-Based Learning, and Simulations.

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Gamification Simulations Corporate eLearning Brandon Hall 245

Association eLearning

APRIL 9, 2013

It’s all fun and games until….” Gamification is not about video games; it’s not even about technology. Now that you know the motivation and drive behind gamification’s wide appeal, it’s obvious that gamification, game theory, and motivation have little to do with technology. What about game theory? Welcome Christina!

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Gamification Games Theory Social Networks 206

Knowledge Guru

MARCH 19, 2014

Knowledge Guru’s game engine is designed to tap into two powerful and empirically supported instructional strategies—Retrieval Practice and Spaced Retrieval. Additionally, using the combination of a quizzing game and online lectures, student’s minds will focus more on the course and wander less, which is always an issue in online learning.

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Research Cognitive Knowledge Lecture 223

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 20, 2013

With the latest rage being avatars, scenario backgrounds and creating games, ITY Studio shows up and delivers in a fun way. A product that has constantly appeared throughout 2013. Articulate Studio 2013 was not considered because it just came out. . Includes an assessment tool and can generate certificates. Learning Curve.

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Authoring Tools Authoring Tools Flash to HTML5 Conversion 85

Raptivity

OCTOBER 9, 2013

In a short but informative post, let me put together a summary of the webinar concluded on October 3, 2013 on ‘Creating Interactive Courses using Raptivity and Captivate’ with Joe Ganci as the guest speaker (PS: I was busy answering [.].

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