Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Here are the top ten best practices for instructional game design. Plus a bonus) Practice #1 – Design the learning game to meet specific instructional objectives. Practice #3 – Keep rules, scoring and leveling simple. Complicated games confuse and frustrate learners. Practice #5 – Do not focus the game on “winning” only.

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 8, 2023

Although game-based learning in education is not new, the use of game-based learning solutions is exploding in popularity. Although top education tech companies may dream of a day when game-based learning in education reigns supreme, it is unlikely that it will replace traditional educational methods.

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TalentLMS

MAY 5, 2015

This term immediately converts your lesson into a game! It is not uncommon to address eLearning content as games, especially when game-like elements like scores and time-based assessments are added to the program. Transfer How the player can use previous knowledge and apply it in other areas.

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TalentLMS

MAY 5, 2015

This term immediately converts your lesson into a game! It is not uncommon to address eLearning content as games, especially when game-like elements like scores and time-based assessments are added to the program. Transfer: How the player can use previous knowledge and apply it in other areas.

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Knowledge Guru

MARCH 21, 2017

In 2015, the American Gaming Association and GfK Custom Research of North America estimated that almost 40 million Americans filled out more than 70 million March Madness brackets. The game of basketball is, obviously, a game. And games that also have a learning goal are called learning games. Gamification.

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Adobe Captivate

MAY 14, 2019

Gamification mechanics, also called game mechanics or verbs of gamification are actually the elements that are used in an eLearning course to gamify it. The term “mechanics” refers to how anything (in this case a game or gamified eLearning course) operates. Well, it wouldn’t be a game without a scoring system, would it?

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Knowledge Guru

APRIL 23, 2014

A lot of people want to design learning games, aka “serious games.” ” However, many L&D people have gotten very enthusiastic about the gamification and game-based learning trend without actually being game players themselves. It is more than a matter of simply playing a lot of games.

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Knowledge Guru

JUNE 10, 2016

With that in mind, we’ve made it easier for learners’ managers to see what their employees are accomplishing within a Guru game so they can easily have coaching conversations. When game authors create a new game, they can quickly set up automated delivery of any standard report, as shown below. Still to Come in 2016.

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Clark Quinn

AUGUST 9, 2017

At the recent Realities 360 conference, I saw some confusion about the difference between a simulation and a game. For that matter, they can represent worlds that aren’t real, certainly the case in games.). However, we can’t always assume motivated and self-effective learners. Sorry, then it’s not a game!

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Knowledge Guru

MARCH 26, 2014

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.

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Kapp Notes

APRIL 21, 2014

I was interviewed a while ago about the use of games and gamification within the employee selection process, here are some of the questions and responses. The reason that a game-type approach was used was for three reasons. Games are being used to access all types of employment skills, attributes and abilities.

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Dynamic Pixel

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Well, it’s time to level up your classroom experience with game-based learning! In this blog post, we dive deep into the world of game-based learning and explore its numerous benefits for both educators and learners. But why is game-based learning important for students?

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Hurix Digital

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In recent years, using educational games in the classroom has soared in popularity. Though game-based learning has been in use for generations, gamification in learning has become one of the leading digital learning tools that educators employ in K-12 education.

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Knowledge Guru

MARCH 11, 2015

At Bottom-Line Performance (owners of the Knowledge Guru platform), we have a “learning game design peer group” that meets a few times per year. I started the group three years ago to help build game design skills and to foster deeper knowledge of the power of games as learning tools.

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 12, 2023

In recent years, using educational games in the classroom has soared in popularity. Though game-based learning has been in use for generations, gamification in learning has become one of the leading digital learning tools that educators employ in K-12 education.

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 12, 2023

Educators rightly recognize this and are leveraging all tools at their disposal, including K12 learning games. Game-based learning is one of the most promising tools, as it combines educational instruction with playful entertainment. So, why have games been used as an educational tool for so long?

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Lemonade

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Learners like game-based training because it’s fun and doesn’t disrupt their whole workday. But how exactly does game-based training improve learning? And since learning is tied to a game, users are encouraged to replay the lessons, which improves their score and helps commit new information to memory.

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Hurix Digital

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Studies show that game-based learning solutions accelerate the pace at which we understand new concepts. As children, we loved playing games. After all, games challenged us to be creative, build skills, and collaborate with peers. Moreover, the engagement factor in games enabled us to learn and develop diverse cognitive skills.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

Growing up, basketball was my game and the Chicago Bulls of the early ’90s were my team. Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and a cast of supporting players dominated the league with a combination of startling athleticism and stifling defense. I didn’t do too badly that first game. Losing the game isn’t.

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Dynamic Pixel

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In this blog post, we have compiled a list of simple yet highly effective strategies that will boost engagement and success in e-learning. So, get ready for some game-changing tips that will revolutionize the way you teach and learn online! Why is Personalization and Customization Important in E-Learning?

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Kitaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

L&D teams are looking out for interactive training content so that the employees can learn and retain the information effectively. Given below are 5 Ways to Create Effective Interactive Training Content: 1. These are cost-effective ways of creating a professional looking training video.

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eLearning Alchemy

JANUARY 11, 2017

It’s hard to ignore gamification when the global revenue in the learning games market is expected to reach nearly $9 Billion in 2017. Studies have consistently supported the use of gamification both from a learner preference and effectiveness perspective. Avoid these gamification pitfalls, or you could end up losing at your own game.

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

To provide effective instruction, it needs to be as authentic to the actual experience as possible. Sure, you may get a slightly lower score on your “final” but, really? Every major life and death training involves authentic rehearsal (flight simulators, war games, etc.) are most people impacted by that.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 1, 2018

Although gamification and game-based learning have been around for a few years, only recently are training departments beginning to take these learning and engagement methods seriously. The perception that playing games isn’t really training still lingers in the minds of the c-suite. Gamification, Game-Based Learning, and Simulations.

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Ed App

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Game based learning platforms are designed to increase learner engagement and productivity by incorporating gaming elements into the training strategy. We’ve curated a list of game based learning platforms below that highlights their key features such as game elements and templates. Mobile-first approach. Cost: Free.

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Matrix

OCTOBER 8, 2019

I’ve lost count of the number of businesses, especially small and mid-sized ones, that have no idea how to effectively onboard their employees. For that, you can look to a rather unlikely source for inspiration: video games. This information isn’t generally dumped on the player all at once. Start with the fundamentals.

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eLearning Brothers

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

There are essential elements that every mobile learning game should have. Specifically, I found six that are a must when developing any learning game. No, I am not talking about developing the next Halo or World of Warcraft games but something any non-developer can use when they develop their own game.

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

A player’s goal orientation must be considered when designing achievements, as it will influence how they experience gamification and games through goals they set for themselves. Players who favor a performance orientation are concerned with other people’s assessment of their competence.

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Ideaon

JANUARY 11, 2018

While Gamification became a buzzword and an over-hyped usage across the e-Learning world, I silently wondered how much one could learn from games. Sure, there are games that invoke curiosity, there are some that evoke and provoke and make the grey-cells tickle. But do games teach by themselves? So, where is the learning?

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 11, 2021

Online learning games are an effective way to keep learners engaged, motivated and attentive towards their lessons. Different types of educational games are being incorporated in the curriculum to reduce monotony during remote learning. Games can even enhance their interest in a specific subject. Helps retain information.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 30, 2018

As a teaching tool, it’s proven both its effectiveness and popularity time and again. When you think about it, grades are similar to leveling up in a course, or achieving a high score on a leaderboard. Grades aren’t a game. Gamification, on the other hand, says the complete opposite: your scores are temporary.

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Adobe Captivate

JUNE 7, 2018

An Overview Of Gamification And Game-Based eLearning. Although both gamification and game-based eLearning seek to increase learner engagement and effectiveness of the training, there are key differences that need to be understood. Basics Of Gamification And Game-Based eLearning. Scoring mechanism/badges/awards.

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Knowledge Guru

APRIL 11, 2016

The Knowledge Guru mobile reinforcement and gaming app earned a Silver designation in Mobile Apps – Education. Scores and achievements sync seamlessly between the web app and native app version of Knowledge Guru. BLP also won a Bronze Horizon Interactive award for Password Blaster , an arcade-style game that helps Cummins, Inc.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

I want this to be really exciting for learners, like a game. When Time is Effective. Time can be a very effective consequence in some learning situations. Check out the Lifesaver training on what to do in emergency situations for an example with effective use of time as feedback. Let’s add a timer for each decision.

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The Game Agency

JANUARY 7, 2019

Becoming A Training Games Hero: How To Enhance Your Curriculum With Interactive Games. It just so happens that each of these adjectives align well with the fundamentals of training games. Despite the benefits of education games, some educators appear like a deer in headlights when given the opportunity to create a game.

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QuoDeck

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Here’s what it means – Gamification is the process of breaking down complex learning elements in simplified fun versions using game design, making the resources super-digestible. It’s far more effective than traditional ways of learning with a proven impact on comprehension and speed of learning. The key is to make it relatable.

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Hurix Digital

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

One such concept that is gaining popularity in the education sector is gamification in learning, a process that utilizes game elements to enhance learning. In the United States alone , around 227 million people play games every week, and worldwide, there are around three billion video game players.

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