Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2012

It was sparked by Ruth Clark’s article “ Why Games Don’t Teach. ” The article kicked off a firestorm of debate, demands for proof and even name calling. Of course nor should we generalize from one study about the ineffectiveness of one game in one learning area for one group of learners to all games. So we’ll start there.

Teach 270

Teach Games Simulations Cognitive 270

Kapp Notes

JUNE 13, 2013

Here are some links to interested articles on that topic. Here is an article from Wired on the subject. Next we looked at two meta-analysis studies that indicated that games can be powerful learning tools. Personnel Psychology.Review of 65 studies. Doi: 10.1037/a0031311 39 Studies. From DARPA about Plan X.

Resources 191

Resources Cognitive Authoring Tools Simulations 191

Kapp Notes

JULY 13, 2015

quote brought to my attention by this article Rethinking Direct Instruction in Online Learning. I recently came across a study called Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics written by a host of researchers, Scott Freemana,1, Sarah L. Daniels, H., and Bizar, M. Portland, OR: Stenhouse.

Lecture 100

Lecture Attitudes Study Classes 100

Kapp Notes

MAY 21, 2013

In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. Articulate Storyline. The Knowledge Guru.

ASTD 228

ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 228

Kapp Notes

MARCH 31, 2014

Here is a quick summary of seven principles for animation indicated in a 2002 article by Richard E. In five out of five experimental comparisons, students performed better on problem-solving transfer tests when they studied animation and narration without rather than with extraneous words, video, or sounds. Mayer and Roxana Moreno.

Cognitive 222

Cognitive Picture Comparison Summary 222

Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2012

It was sparked by Ruth Clark’s article “ Why Games Don’t Teach. ” The article kicked off a firestorm of debate, demands for proof and even name calling. Of course nor should we generalize from one study about the ineffectiveness of one game in one learning area for one group of learners to all games. So we’ll start there.

Teach 239

Teach Games Simulations Cognitive 239

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 31, 2012

In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. This as reported by Fox and Bailenson (2009).

DevLearn 242

DevLearn Simulations Resources Comparison 242

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 30, 2013

In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. This as reported by Fox and Bailenson (2009).

ASTD 228

ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 228

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 15, 2013

Most of the time a meta-analysis of studies looks at only the numbers as a means of comparison. So, instead of a statistical analysis of the outcomes of aggregated studies, Ke followed the replicable process of analyzing textual reports through a qualitative method to develop new interpretations.

Research 202

Research Games Summary Cognitive 202

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 22, 2014

July 2012 T&D Article: Games, Gamification and the Quest for Interactive Learning. In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people.

Slides 203

Slides Simulations Resources Comparison 203

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. This as reported by Fox and Bailenson (2009).

Simulations 209

Simulations Resources Conference Comparison 209

Kapp Notes

JULY 22, 2015

Articles of Interest. Abstract of Study: Effect of Computer-Based Video Games on Children: An Experimental Study. Abstract of Study: Effect of Computer-Based Video Games on Children: An Experimental Study. Abstract of Study Related to Storytelling. Abstracts of Three Studies Related to Pedagogical Agents.

Conference 100

Conference Resources Gamification Summary 100

Kapp Notes

MARCH 22, 2013

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. In similar study conducted by Yee, Bailenson & Ducheneaut, (2009), had three control group. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al.

ASTD 195

ASTD Simulations Authoring Tools Comparison 195

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 25, 2012

In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. EduNeering Zombies Run. Personnel Psychology.

Simulations 200

Simulations Resources Conference Comparison 200

Kapp Notes

MAY 17, 2013

In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. Raptivity (Simulation Pack).

ASTD 175

ASTD Slides Simulations Comparison 175

Kapp Notes

APRIL 21, 2011

In another article, Research: Active Video Games Can Enhance Learning. This article quotes many studies and provides a nice balance of the impact of video games. Read the article Playing Video Games Offers Learning Across Life Span, Say Studies.

Games 150

Games Education Simulations Player 150

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 23, 2013

One study combining Spaced Retrieval and Retrieval Practice indicated retention benefits of between 35-60% for students in the subject matter of Anatomy and Physiology over the control group.[6]. Repeated testing improves long-term retention relative to repeated study: a randomized ontrolled trial. References. [1]

DevLearn 191

DevLearn Games Resources Design 191

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 3, 2012

In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. EduNeering Zombies Run. Personnel Psychology.

Simulations 187

Simulations Resources Comparison Games 187

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

One study combining Spaced Retrieval and Retrieval Practice indicated retention benefits of between 35-60% for students in the subject matter of Anatomy and Physiology over the control group.[6]. Repeated testing improves long-term retention relative to repeated study: a randomized ontrolled trial. References. [1]

Slides 175

Slides Informal Resources Diversity Training 175

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Due to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scheme in various educational institutions, the study habits of college students have dramatically evolved over the past few years. They can store articles and web clippings, images, ebooks, documents, and other learning resources over cloud services like Dropbox and SkyDrive. Cloud Storages.

Mobile 221

Mobile VOIP Scanning Lecture 221

Kapp Notes

MAY 14, 2013

In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. Raptivity (Simulation Pack).

ASTD 150

ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 150

Kapp Notes

APRIL 24, 2013

In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. Raptivity (Simulation Pack).

ASTD 150

ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 150

Kapp Notes

JULY 12, 2011

Yesterday, I posted an article about the over 60 set and how video games help to keep them sharp. Here are some results from a study that examined the question of problem solving from a 3rd grade perspective. Effect of Computer-Based Video Games on Children: An Experimental Study. Staying Sharp with Video Games ).

Games 150

Games Video Study Problem 150

Kapp Notes

JULY 2, 2010

An article, Teens Experiencing Facebook Fatigue , provided some interesting findings about the social networking site, Facebook. According to the article: A survey of 600 teens ages 13 to 17 in late April found that teens spend two hours per day online on average, 80% of which is spent using a social network.

Social Networks 162

Social Networks Facebook Social Network Privacy 162

Kapp Notes

APRIL 11, 2013

In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. Here are the slides. Reference: Sitzmann, T.

Simulations 148

Simulations Resources Comparison Games 148

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 20, 2016

In the article, Play This Game and Win a Job! You can learn more these classification in the article Types of Structural Gamification but here is the list and more seem to be emerging all the time. So they looked at studies with just one game mechanic and then studies with 2-3 and then studies with 4. Game-based.

Gamification 100

Gamification Games Social Networks vendor 100

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 29, 2012

In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. Assessment Slides. Assessment from Karl Kapp.

Resources 155

Resources Simulations Comparison Slides 155

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 11, 2013

Here are some of the articles referenced: Case study on success of Sebring Semantics. Here are the slides: Gamification Strategies How to solve problems, motivate and engage people through Games! from Karl Kapp. Cost information: Remember it depends on a lot of variables. Some costs of games.

Gamification 164

Gamification Case Study Resources Games 164

Kapp Notes

MARCH 3, 2016

Make the learner part of a case study —This strategy involves helping the learners to identify patterns within the cases by placing them in a case. Immerse the learner in a 3D virtual world where they are part of the case study and “living” the events and actions taking place within that case study. Videos/Class.

Virtual World 100

Virtual World Case Study Resources Conference 100

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

So, as indicated in the article over at Wired , instead of making an appreciable leap forward with your one new skill after a session of focused practice, interleaving forces you to make nearly imperceptible steps forward with many skills. Of course, you can’t study totally unrelated skills.

eLearning Strategy 162

eLearning Strategy Brain Games Study 162

Kapp Notes

MAY 14, 2012

And I somehow missed this before but Ruth Clark wrote a provocative piece called Why Games Don’t Teach which discusses one research article that found the game used for learning didn’t teach what it was supposed to teach. If you have a chance, read Ruth’s article. It’s a start.

Gamification 133

Gamification Blogging Blended Learning Games 133

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 15, 2013

This new book covers case studies, provides worksheets and gives the information needed to take theory and turn it into practice. complete mystery, join the tour, although I do have some articles I will be linking to.).' The first book covers a good deal of the concepts, ideas and approaches. December 24: No Post. December 25: No Post.

Theory 268

Theory Gamification Blogging Case Study 268

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 7, 2009

This journal has freely available PDF articles describing the vast amount of work being done in virtual worlds. Recently, the journal featured a number of articles on using virtual worlds in the field of Healthcare. Journal of Virtual World Research --Great resource. by Robert J.

Virtual World 160

Virtual World Research Resources Wiki 160

Kapp Notes

MARCH 22, 2013

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. In similar study conducted by Yee, Bailenson & Ducheneaut, (2009), had three control group. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al.

ASTD 119

ASTD Simulations Authoring Tools Comparison 119

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 11, 2010

Here are some points from an article titled Promoting motivation with virtual agents and avatars: role of visual presence and appearance by Amy Baylor. As study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. As study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. 1) An experience as an avatar can change a person's real life perceptions.

Virtual World 208

Virtual World Exercise Environment Behavior 208

Kapp Notes

MARCH 23, 2010

According to ScienceDaily in the article Modified Home Video Game Shows Promise for Improving Hand Function in Teens With Cerebral Palsy a team has modified a Sony PlayStation 3 Console, a virtual glove and customer software to provide exercises and activities to improve hand and finger movement.

Games 162

Games Video Cognitive Exercise 162

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 24, 2009

A recent study issued by the United States Department of Education, titled Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning found that “ On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction. ” Kapp's Note: Read "Instructional design was better in the online course."]

Classroom 168

Classroom Education Online Blended Learning 168