Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 5, 2013

So in line with that mission, we’d like to recommend 5 great blogs about serious games and gamification (besides our own of course). We’ll start with the blog that will keep you in the know. His credentials alone land him on this list of recommended blogs, but the content is great too. Gamification Co. Kapp Notes.

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Knowledge Guru

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

I’m publishing this blog on Valentine’s Day, a day that is supposed to be all about love. This blog is about love, but not the romantic type. But we know adults should love game-based learning because… We know learning games are a powerful learning tool. Instead, think about a hobby or activity that you love.

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Knowledge Guru

JULY 9, 2014

Gadgets and gimmicks within a game serve as more of a distraction than an engagement tool. Sharon Boller talks about this at length in her learning game design blog series. As always in game design, you’ll want to avoid game elements that are irrelevant to learners. This can happen more easily than you think.

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Knowledge Guru

APRIL 2, 2014

Sharon Boller wrote extensively on this subject in her Learning Game Design Blog Series. Can story be used as a learning tool? Make sure story is being used as learning tool and not a distraction. Include story when you need to evoke emotion in players and motivate them to play. The post How Much Story Does a Serious Game Need?

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Knowledge Guru

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

This, of course, is heartening to me since I am a major proponent in the use of games as a learning tool. I think the game would make a fabulous companion tool in an algebra class. Finally, These were posted by the Rapid eLearning Blog several months ago. I’m less clear it replaces algebra class. appeared first on.

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Knowledge Guru

JULY 26, 2016

With all that said, lets set the sales reps aside for at least one blog post. Make sure at least some of your sales enablement and training tools measure knowledge acquisition and retention. Provide tools that enable coaching at scale. Let’s talk about strategies that will (pardon the hyperbole) supercharge your sales managers.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Last week we did a post on 5 Great Serious Games and Gamification Blogs to Follow. You’ll also find a selection of case studies, best practices, and game-ready tools you can apply to your specific needs. This week, we’re going to focus on the “old school” information resource: books. You can buy a copy here.

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