Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 10, 2013

While not reliant on technology, the advent of technological devices has made the development and deployment of gamification more ubiquitous. Researchers have attempted to break games into component parts but consensus has not been achieved. 2013) Gamification of Learning and Educational Games. Origin of Term. References.

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Gamification Instructional Instruction Player 232

Kapp Notes

JUNE 13, 2013

2013), February 4). Here is a slide deck that references many of the slides and research from this session. Here is a slide deck that references many of the slides and research from this session. Also referenced was research about games and cognition supported by a grant from DSO National Laboratories , Singapore.

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Resources Cognitive Authoring Tools Simulations 191

Kapp Notes

MAY 29, 2013

The location is awesome and the workshop will be as well if the workshop at ASTD ICE 2013 is any indication. Another pleasure was watching my colleague from Mexico’s Grupo Salinas speak on the topic of “Transforming Ordinary People into Extraordinary People Through Technology.” Meeting with Friends. Great job Diana.

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ASTD Conference Lesson Enspire 202

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 5, 2015

The year 2014 was a fantastic year for gamification with lots of companies engaging in gamified solutions, more and more people understanding what gamification is all about and several well known technology companies taking the plunge into gamification. So given a choice with two equally non-compelling bodies of research, I pick fun!

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Gamification Gartner Diversity Training Predictions 0

Kapp Notes

MAY 3, 2017

Research has shown that challenge is correlated with both intrinsic motivation and motivation related to the desire to seek competence and self confidence. Research indicates that our brains grow when we make a mistake because it is a time of struggle. Instruction must be the same way. Strive for a state of flow.

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Resources Cognitive Games Learning Objects 114

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Here are three interesting research abstracts about using avatars or pedagogical agents (fancy word for characters) in elearning. Journal Of Educational Computing Research, 49(1), 1-39. Research on the use of software programs and tools such as pedagogical agents has peaked over the last decade. Abstract One. Schroeder, N.

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Study Journal Cognitive Voice 227