Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 9, 2008

Recently, I've been working with the folks at Performance Learning Systems to convert Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning into an online course. We are almost at the end of that road and you can now sign up for the course if you'd like. They value technology, experiential learning, working in teams, and social networking.

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Kapp Notes

APRIL 1, 2017

And since, most academic institutions have access to Lynda.com , the courses are (usually) free. Here is a course called Core Strategies for Teaching in Higher Ed which covers everything from time management for professors to integrating alumni into your course to balancing the service, teaching and research commitments.

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Distance Learning Slides Tools Poll 186

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 20, 2014

Last week I had a chance to visit Lynda.com and work as an author creating a course for Lynda.com. I was at a conference last year and met Aaron Quigley from Lynda.com, he say my presentation and asked me if I’d be interested in authoring a course. Lynda calls all the people creating courses authors). Before the Trip.

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Kapp Notes

JULY 23, 2014

So you could easily wrap all those items into an eLearning or instructor-led course and not call it a game (don’t even mention the word “game”). ” Or a client saying to a lawyer…”you know I don’t like that particular law, can we just ignore it (of course some criminals do that).”

Compliance Training 269

Compliance Training Lecture Games Gamification 269

Kapp Notes

MARCH 25, 2013

An example would be a learner gaining points within a course for watching a video or completing an assignment where the assignment or video had no game elements associate with them other than the fact that the learner received points for watching the video or completing the assignment. Content Gamification.

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Gamification Games Compliance Training Methods 278

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 11, 2012

We need to learn from the expert teachers, from what is happening online and, of course, from games. Having taken a Coursea Course, or MOOC, I found the entire process very interesting. What makes a teacher great? this clear back from 2012). Here is what Daphne Koller thinks we are learning about online learning from her TED Talk.

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Video DevLearn Games Expert 279

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 16, 2012

When examined that way, one major advantage that gamification has over many traditionally designed e-learning courses and classroom lectures is the high level of interactivity, the expectation of a difficult challenge and the process of continual feedback.

Gamification 267

Gamification Instructional Instruction Design 267

Kapp Notes

MAY 15, 2014

The interface is fun and not stuff like some LMS interfaces and it provides an attractive place to view courses and take online programs. Of course, there is a balance between learning and competing but the platform seems to be able to handle that balance and provides features to keep points, badges and leaderboards from running amok.

LMS 184

LMS Platform Gamification Engineering 184

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

I’ve taken a MOOC and found it interesting but I was not motivated enough to complete the activities or finish the course, but that’s only a sample size of one. To me, the future is always “and” not “or” the question is not…”Are MOOCs going to replace traditional university courses?”

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Informal Creative Commons Examples Sample 223

Kapp Notes

MARCH 25, 2013

An example would be a learner gaining points within a course for watching a video or completing an assignment where the assignment or video had no game elements associate with them other than the fact that the learner received points for watching the video or completing the assignment. Content Gamification.

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Gamification Games Compliance Training Methods 244

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

tied directly to elements courses or course pieces within a Learning Management System (LMS). Based on an individual’s performance, a courses could be created using existing media elements (video, audio, text). Based on an individual’s performance, a courses could be created using existing media elements (video, audio, text).

Metrics 253

Metrics LMS Online Learning Online 253

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 16, 2016

So in the spirit of helping folks become professional professors, here are some courses I’ve authored at Lynda.com that I can help you prepare to teach. The good news is that most academic institutions have access to Lynda.com so the courses are free. Core Strategies for Teaching in Higher Ed by Karl Kapp. Here is a sneak peak.

Teach 100

Teach Gamification Lecture Classes 100

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Here is an interview I did shortly after I created my Lynda.com course “Gamification of Learning” Visit to Lynda.com Studios Also, you can get a free trial of this course here. Karl Kapp on how and why “Gamification is really about engagement. Learn more about Bob Morris. Gamification: It’s All About Engagement.

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Gamification Engineering LMS Discussion 170

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 1, 2014

This list of gift ideas provides everything from self-paced on line resources to a live online course to a few books that can expand a person’s mind and thinking in the area of learning and development or even a live workshop. Here is a sneak peak of my course you on gamification you can check out. Enjoy the list.

Ideas 159

Ideas Gamification eLearning Guild Photoshop 159

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 29, 2014

To learn about gamification and games for learning: If you’d rather check out an online course on gamification, go to the following link for a seven day free trial at Lynda.com. Check out Karl’s Online Course The Gamification of Learning at Lynda.com. Sneak Peak at my DevLearn Presentation.

DevLearn 189

DevLearn Resources Strategy Content 189

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 27, 2012

I was brought in to help redevelop a course that was focused on training individuals on how to conduct an internal investigation within the organization. The course was designed in a very traditional fashion.

Gamification 277

Gamification Simulations Training Train 277

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Check out my Gamification course on Lynda.com. Get a free 7 day trial of The Gamification of Learning and other Lynda.com Courses! Show the Learner Visible Signs of Their Learning. The Gamification of Learning explores how to use game concepts to make your learning design engaging.

Resources 148

Resources Gamification Slides Games 148

Kapp Notes

JULY 14, 2015

To learn about gamification and games for learning: Lynda.com Courses. If you’d rather check out an online course on gamification, go to the following link for a ten day free trial at Lynda.com. Check out Karl’s Online Course The Gamification of Learning at Lynda.com.

Resources 100

Resources Slides Poll PowerPoint 100

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

So now, I am working with Lynda.com and to create a series of video courses geared toward being a successful college professor. The first is a course on how to develop grants. Here is the welcome video for the course (where I am making a particularly goofy face). Happy Learning!!

Education 100

Education Teach Ideas Classroom 100

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 4, 2014

It only lasts for a little while but mingling students with seasoned professionals has lead to many innovative course designs. If you are struggling to innovate within your learning and development department, take a course idea, invite in some students and have a focus group session brainstorming some ideas for the course.

Innovation 270

Innovation vendor Instructional Design iPod 270

Kapp Notes

JUNE 23, 2015

To learn about gamification and games for learning: Lynda.com Courses. If you’d rather check out an online course on gamification, go to the following link for a ten day free trial at Lynda.com. Check out Karl’s Online Course The Gamification of Learning at Lynda.com.

Resources 100

Resources Slides Gamification Poll 100

Kapp Notes

JULY 22, 2015

To learn about gamification and games for learning: Lynda.com Courses. If you’d rather check out an online course on gamification, go to the following link for a ten day free trial at Lynda.com. Check out Karl’s Online Course The Gamification of Learning at Lynda.com.

Conference 100

Conference Resources Gamification Summary 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 5, 2017

I teach a course about gamification and a course on instructional game design so both of those courses, of course:) use gamification and games. Unless, of course we think of traditional school elements like grades, levels and class rank as a type of gamification.). So I think the number is low and will remain low.

Gamification 140

Gamification Games Methods Instructional 140

Kapp Notes

JUNE 21, 2016

I am in the middle of finishing two Lynda.com courses and finalizing the last chapter of a book about creating instructional games with Sharon Boller, very excited about the book. Here is a link to a course on Gamification I authored for Lynda.com. It’s been a busy few months. Videos/Class.

Podcasts 100

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Resources 100

Kapp Notes

JUNE 23, 2015

To learn about gamification and games for learning: Lynda.com Courses. If you’d rather check out an online course on gamification, go to the following link for a ten day free trial at Lynda.com. Check out Karl’s Online Course The Gamification of Learning at Lynda.com. Gamification Resources to Learn More: Books.

Gamification 100

Gamification Tips Games vendor 100

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

In contrast, when a course and lesson offers few options to the learner, which is considered to be program control (Clark & Mayer, 2011). Gamification that provides the learnerwith the opportunity to decide whether to bypass some lesson elements and control the sequence at which they receive content is considered high in learner control.

Learner 165

Learner Gamification Lesson Instructional 165

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 23, 2015

Recently, I had the opportunity to do another course for Lynda.com. This time I was a little more comfortable with the process and procedures of how to put together a course. Of course, I had already written the 26 scripts (1-3 pages each) and was ready to begin filming the course. It is very nice:).

Google Docs 100

Google Docs Harassment Training Microphone Sound 100

Kapp Notes

APRIL 30, 2015

Check out my Gamification course on Lynda.com. Get a free 7 day trial of The Gamification of Learning and other Lynda.com Courses! Designing an Interactive Training Event. Online Learning: Better Than the Classroom? The Gamification of Learning explores how to use game concepts to make your learning design engaging.

Forum 100

Forum Leadership Resources Blended Learning 100

Kapp Notes

MAY 8, 2013

This one describes how too much focus on “information” for courses is the wrong focus. They don’t all specifically describe instructional design but they do all have insightful ideas if you just listen and apply. Well stated by Cathy Moore who always has great insights concerning the design of instruction.

Instructional Design 267

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Video 267

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 30, 2012

One questions I am asked frequently is about the idea of building a game for a learning experience or adding Gamification elements to a course or learning program. The question is usually, “Help, where do I start with all this?” ” As with almost anything, the first place to start is with self-education.

Gamification 197

Gamification Games Learning Objects Instructional 197

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Wharton dropout Joseph Cohen just launched Coursekit — the ultimate disrupter of academic course software, Blackboard (Providence Equity Partners bought it last month for $1.64 I haven’t checked it out yet but an considering using it for a course I am teaching next spring. I’ll keep you posted.

Wiki 169

Wiki Open LMS Blackboard 169

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

To learn about gamification and games for learning: Lynda.com Courses. If you’d rather check out an online course on gamification, go to the following link for a ten day free trial at Lynda.com. Check out Karl’s Online Course The Gamification of Learning at Lynda.com.

DevLearn 100

DevLearn Resources Gamification PowerPoint 100

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Millage: LifterLMS is a WordPress learning management system that is focused on simplifying the e-learning course creation process and also scaling the human touch through automated engagements and course analytics. Kapp: What is LifterLMS. Kapp: How is it different than other LMS companies on the market? View ARTICLE here.

Conversation 100

Conversation Blended Learning LMS Analytics 100

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 6, 2015

To learn about gamification and games for learning: Lynda.com Courses. If you’d rather check out an online course on gamification, go to the following link for a ten day free trial at Lynda.com. Check out Karl’s Online Course The Gamification of Learning at Lynda.com.

Slides 100

Slides Resources Gamification Games 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 31, 2017

The “traditional” eLearning courses are not taken on a computer or a laptop. The large size of these players will also put downward pressure on both development costs and on the retail price of the off-the-shelf, self-paced eLearning courses. Several people told me that eLearning is “dead” in China.

Instructional Design 130

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Cognitive 130

Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2015

To learn about gamification and games for learning: Lynda.com Courses. If you’d rather check out an online course on gamification, go to the following link for a ten day free trial at Lynda.com. Check out Karl’s Online Course The Gamification of Learning at Lynda.com.

Slides 100

Slides Conference Resources Gamification 100

Kapp Notes

MAY 14, 2015

To learn about gamification and games for learning: Lynda.com Courses. If you’d rather check out an online course on gamification, go to the following link for a ten day free trial at Lynda.com. Check out Karl’s Online Course The Gamification of Learning at Lynda.com.

Resources 100

Resources Conference Gamification DevLearn 100