We advocate inclusion of games & fun interactions to achieve long term learning, and change of behaviors. This video below from the fun theory , an initiative of Volkswagen, shows just how fun could be effective in getting people to consider changing their habits. Tags: Game Based Learning Learning Design eLearning Development Changing Behaviors Fun Learning Learning Games Long Term Learning Yes, we believe it can. Having fun is an experience that stays with you longer than any form of instruction. Related posts: What are Serious Games? MORE >>

Here’s his latest slideshare on research for behavioral change, and it’s fantastic stuff: The … Continue reading → So I’ve probably mentioned in the past that Sebastian Deterding is one of my professional crushes. I’ll try not to gush excessively, but he’s really smart. MORE >>

and Change Present Challenges to Many Learning Executives. Jay spoke with Learning Executives Briefing about informal learning and the changing role of the CLO. is changing the nature of business and enabling incredibly powerful connections. That is changing the whole show. It’s also changing informal learning. LXB: Is the nature of the learner changing that much? LXB: We hear a lot of CLOs talk about the issues they have with changing the culture in their organizations. Change like that doesn’t happen overnight. Web 2.0 By Rex Davenport. MORE >>

Stir the mix to change perspectives.  This narrative, acquired from group work sourced far away from the cube farm must be organized to bridge the gap between the problem or project to be addressed and a method of delivering the required knowledge, skills, and behaviors. Change Futurism Social MediaUsing social media (SM) to prepare material for instructional design, courseware and webinars and such is the flip side of the same coin that encourages social media as intake media. We read a lot about using SM to learn, but how about to build? Here are 5.1 Social Collective. MORE >>

Change management models offer a framework for thinking about this. Many change management models exist, and I’m opting to focus on Jeffrey M. Let’s look at the ADKAR change management model against the backdrop of a project I worked on a while back, which involved teaching customer service representatives a conversation flow for resolving customer complaints. A = Awareness of the need to change. Building awareness requires a communication process that attempts to shape perceptions by building a case for the need to change. D = Desire to change. Gable. MORE >>