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Gamification or Game-Based Learning? What’s the Difference?

Association eLearning

Gamification and game-based learning (sometimes abbreviated GBL) are both hot topics and the terms are often used interchangeably. They’re not the same thing, but a lot of the definitions and explanations that are floating around aren’t very clear. Hopefully this will help: gamification is icing and GBL is cake.

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Game Based Learning: Is It Appropriate For My Association?

Association eLearning

According to BigFish games, 58% of Americans play video games , with 68% of that population older than 18. Why are games so popular, and how can we leverage gamification for association learning? Like any effective learning project, it’s critical to define your audience and determine if gamification is a good fit.

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eLearning Trends for 2018

Association eLearning

Like gamification, it will take some time for these technologies to change from novelty to must have. Gamification. Gamification has been a talking point for a few years. Game-based learning is also on the rise, as organizations seek to engage and challenge learners. Flexible LMS. The LMS is dead!

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BEWARE THIS GAMIFICATION PITFALL

Learnnovators

When it comes to gamification, story-based narratives are said to be the holy grail of intrinsic motivation. I believe these examples fit the definition of structural gamification , as elucidated by Karl Kapp. I’m also not talking about those who loathe games or gamification in general. And with good reason.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes.

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Playing with the Definition of “Game Thinking” for Instructional Designers

Kapp Notes

My title for the presentation is Three Mysterious Keys to Interactive Learning: Game-Thinking, Game-Elements, and Gamification. As part of that presentation, I will be defining the term “Game Thinking” from the perspective of an instructional designer. With nothing at risk, there is little to gain.

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What is Game-Based Learning? Differences Between Game-Based Learning and Gamification

Paradiso Solutions

Two such approaches that have gained considerable attention are Game-Based Learning (GBL) and Gamification. Both these techniques leverage elements of games to facilitate learning, but they differ significantly in their implementation and impact. “Elevate Learning with Paradiso LMS: Gamify Your Training Today!

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