Remove Definition Remove Games Remove Player Remove Score
article thumbnail

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? Games create a sense of “flow” – a concept coined by theorist Csikszentmihalyi (pronounced “Chick sent me high”).

article thumbnail

A Proposed Definition of “Game”

Kapp Notes

What is a game? Famous game board. There have been many different definitions and attempts at defining the term “game” but I think one of the most appropriate definitions for application in an instructional setting was put forth by Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman in their book Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals.

Games 243
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Learning Game Design Series, Part 6: Rewards and Scoring

Knowledge Guru

In preceding posts on learning game design, I’ve focused on game goals, game mechanics, and a variety of game elements. Continuing with game elements, this post focuses on rewards and scoring. Rewards can be anything players earn via game play. Some games have them. Many games don’t.

Score 206
article thumbnail

Another Proposed Definition of “Game”

Kapp Notes

“A game is a system in which players engage in an abstract challenge, defined by rules, interactivity and feedback that results in a quantifiable outcome often eliciting an emotional reaction.” Missile Command classic game. A score is related to behaviors and activities which, in turn, are related strategy or movement of pieces.

Games 160
article thumbnail

Introducing K.AI: AI-powered Learning Assistant, New Logo, and KITABOO 6.0 Player

Kitaboo

Get chapter summaries with a click of a button The flashcards feature will help students memorize key terms and definitions, while the MCQs feature will test their knowledge and understanding of the subject. Create flashcards to memorize key terms and definitions KITABOO 6.0 player also supports WCAG Compliance Online Reader 2.1

Player 52
article thumbnail

Games vs Simulations: Choosing the Right Approach for Learning

Knowledge Guru

The word “game” is a big one… and it really refers to a category of activities that can look many ways. There is some natural confusion that arises around this topic, particularly on the difference between games, simulations, and gamification. I’ll focus on games and simulations in this post.

article thumbnail

One Reason Video Games Work: Clear Goals

Kapp Notes

To many, the difference between a game and play is the introduction of a goal. Sure, you and your friends can casually splash around the pool and swim a few laps but when someone says “I bet I can beat you to the other end of the pool&# suddenly play time is over and a game has been formed. The reason for this is twofold.

Games 209