Upside Learning

JUNE 20, 2011

I spent close to a year laboring under the delusion that game based learning was all about incorporating course material into a game. If I incorporate all the course learning objectives into a game setting and keep score – it qualifies as game based learning doesn’t it? After all, what else could it be? It doesn’t!

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Upside Learning

APRIL 24, 2013

While using your LMS’ delivery modes like eLearning, Classroom Training, Virtual Classroom, Mobile Learning etc. in isolation can help you achieve your learning objectives, the overall learning experience can be enhanced by combining these delivery modes to create a blended Learning program.

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Blended Learning LMS Virtual Classroom Social Networks 233

Upside Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2010

This article talks about Defense Acquisition University (DAU) where games have grown from being closely aligned with both the learning objectives and the context of the acquisition workforce to the launch of the first Department of Defense casual gaming site. Read it here. eLearning Conferences 2011 : eLearning Technology.

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Flash to HTML5 Conversion Media Flash Player Learning Technologies 208

Upside Learning

APRIL 27, 2009

You’ll have created your own learning objectives for the informal learning process. This is adaptive learning that makes the best of both worlds. Who’s going to verify the content when everyone is going to add to the knowledge base? You’ll now be augmenting your knowledge instead of building it from scratch.

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Informal Learning Informal Camera Social Media 203