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How Do Serious Games Work in a Large Enterprise?

Knowledge Guru

Organizations of all sizes are turning to game-based learning , serious games , and gamification to solve a range of learning and development challenges. Serious games can be a part of the solution to increasing engagement and retention. Take a Research-Based Approach. 4 Ways Serious Games Link to Learning ( link ).

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Games Teach!

Kapp Notes

It was sparked by Ruth Clark’s article “ Why Games Don’t Teach. ” I wanted to look at the argument to see what has merit, what is supported by research and just what the overall state of the literature happens to be. So, So looking at the argument, Why Games Don’t Teach, we have several interesting positions: Games Don’t Teach.

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Games Teach!

Kapp Notes

It was sparked by Ruth Clark’s article “ Why Games Don’t Teach. ” I wanted to look at the argument to see what has merit, what is supported by research and just what the overall state of the literature happens to be. So, So looking at the argument, Why Games Don’t Teach, we have several interesting positions: Games Don’t Teach.

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How Game-Based Learning in Education Promotes Creativity and Problem-Solving

Hurix Digital

One of the leading reasons that educators champion game-based learning in education is because it promotes the creativity and critical thinking skills necessary for problem-solving. But just how does game-based learning in education help students develop critical thinking skills? Read on to learn more.

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Using Game Design To Create Accomplishment Based Learning, Julie Dirksen #astdtk13 @usablelearning

Learning Visions

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. I know I should exercise, but. a game that's too hard). I know, but."

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Improving Life Through Video Games

Kapp Notes

A couple of interesting positive video game stories. An engineering team at Rutgers University have modified a popular home video game system to help people with cerebral palsy improve hand functions. The researchers specifically targeted brain skills in spatial intelligence, self-efficacy and academic performance.

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Exercise Does the Body — and the Brain — Good

CLO Magazine

In case you needed one, here’s another reason to exercise: a July study says mental and physical training can improve how your brain works. As part of the study, adult participants were split into two groups: cognitive training and physical training. Can the skills learned in a matching game really apply to a worker’s daily job?