The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Karl Kapp, professor, author and speaker, understands the value of games and simulations in learning. In this two-part interview, Karl covers everything from video games to virtual 3D worlds, their cognitive advantages and future trends in online learning. I can “blame” them for this whole thing. It doesn’t work that way.

Simulations 75

Simulations Games Cognitive Virtual Classroom 75

The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 3, 2015

WE DISCUSS: Difference between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Mixed reality Google Glass for the workplace (and use cases) Microsoft's HoloLens Future of wearables as a learning technology Learning trends associated with mobile devices How 3D printers can expand cognitive capabilities Trends in Learning Management Systems Trends in games and (..)

Instructional 40

Instructional Instruction Technology Cognitive 40

The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

If you understand the cognitive advantages underlying this approach, you’ll be way ahead of the game. Ultimately, effective learning is dependent on creating experiences that facilitate the learner’s cognitive processing.

Brain 74

Brain Cognitive Social Networks Virtual World 74

The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 14, 2010

Challenge through games; entice with immersive environments. When your audience members are involved in the challenge of a game or focused on solving problems in a virtual environment, learning becomes an incidental aspect of winning or finding solutions. Games and Simulations. Tags: COGNITION ISD RECENT ARTICLES.

Social Networks 89

Social Networks Learner Simulations Cognitive 89

The eLearning Coach

MARCH 1, 2010

The realism and authenticity of games, virtual events and problem-solving challenges in an exploratory learning environment may simulate emotions one would experience in the non-virtual world. Tags: COGNITION DESIGN emotion. Immerse the learner in 3-D challenges. Post from: The eLearning Coach 10 Ways To Design For Emotions (Part III).

Design 76

Design Cognitive Simulations Case Study 76

The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Example: A course for teachers presenting the rules of various children’s games might be organized by games for preschoolers, games for early elementary years and games for older children. Often content has its own structure that is cognitively natural to the subject. Cause and Effect. Inherent Structure.

Organization 85

Organization Content Instructional Design Cognitive 85