Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Last night I was teaching away and I was talking about the visual display of information, I could clearly, "in my mind's eye" see what I was talking about but I couldn't remember the web site URL to which I was referring. Another level of information is contained in the proximity of one sphere to another. talk about a senior moment.)

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Informal Music Site Write Blog 100

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

In two longitudinal samples of Japanese children and adolescents, pro-social game play predicted later increases in pro-social behavior. The first experiment demonstrated that playing the “Darfur is Dying” game and resulted in greater willingness to help the Darfurian people than reading a text conveying the same information.

Behavior 257

Behavior Games Change Virtual World 257

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

As employees and learners gain experience performing tasks and learning information, they develop mental representations known as mental models or a schema. Experts already know the schema or mental model and don’t need that information. [2]. Here are some tips for teaching expert learners.

Expert 200

Expert Teach Learner Cognitive 200

Kapp Notes

MARCH 28, 2014

Here is a clever one created by Google that uses elements of story and of a game-board to present information on a serious subject. Finally, here is an example of the whiteboard video which is a good way to present information. It is always a good idea to mix up techniques to keep presentation styles fresh and engaging.

Ideas 238

Ideas Video Design Instructional Design 238

Kapp Notes

JULY 28, 2014

The game also includes the concepts of incomplete information and discovery. In a gamification learning example, a learner may need to strategize to successfully complete the gamification experience. Reveal information a little at a time to influence and shape a player’s strategic decision making.

Games 266

Games eLearning Strategy Strategy Player 266

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Often and employee learns about a subject or topic in January with hopes that they will recall that information in June. A good example of this is Lynda.com which has small (less than five minute) segments of information to teach people how to perform a variety of tasks. One such example is Novartis.

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Micro-Learning Module Learning Guidelines 180

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Eric Lee: It’s the difference between a lifeless, monotone delivery of information that puts a student to sleep versus an engaging, expressive voice that holds the learner’s attention, and thereby, the student actually learns. Kapp : Do you have any samples or demos we can check out? Eric Lee: [link].

Voice 144

Voice Voiceover Industry Conversation 144

Kapp Notes

MAY 8, 2013

This one describes how too much focus on “information” for courses is the wrong focus. For example, too much detail in learning development is not helpful as Tony points out. They don’t all specifically describe instructional design but they do all have insightful ideas if you just listen and apply.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Video 267

Kapp Notes

MARCH 11, 2009

The remainder of the book builds upon this framework demonstrating how learning professionals can utilize the lessons learned from virtual world pioneers to inform their own design, development and delivery of education in 3D. It also features information on overcoming typical objections to virtual learning worlds.

Case Study 100

Case Study Virtual World Examples Synchronous 100

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Here is some information on thinking like a game designer. Here is an example of gamification in action. Here is the example we discussed during the presentation. Here is another example. We discussed the power of story and how it can be more impactful than simply listing bulleted information. Here are the slides.

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ASTD Resources Gamification Games 145

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 24, 2017

An example from the book is that a struggling school district had all types of data from dashboards, spreadsheets and other electronic sources of information but the problem was information overload and teachers were not making good decisions in spite of the fact that they had all this electronic, neatly packaged data.

Information Overload 100

Information Overload Learning Objects Score Games 100

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Whether you give your players immediate or delayed feedback depends on how you want them to use the information and the type of information you are giving. Immediate feedback is also important when the player is getting information about a changing game state that they must rapidly respond to.

Games 196

Games Player Simulations Evalution 196

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Check out Reality Bytes: Eight Myths About Video Games Debunked for yourself, in the meantime, here is small sampling of the conclusions of the article. The military uses games as part of a specific curriculum, with clearly defined goals, in a context where students actively want to learn and have a need for the information being transmitted.

Games 195

Games Video Player Examples 195

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 27, 2012

So, for example, instead of thinking about creating learning objectives, gamification forces a designer to think about creating a challenge. An example of Low Tech Gamification. To illustrate my point about not needing technology for a gamification projects, I’ll give an example of a project I worked on this past year.

Gamification 277

Gamification Simulations Training Train 277

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 11, 2014

In game-based learning, you are provided score to know how well you are doing related to others, you can see how many points youve earned and you are provided information on your progress toward your final goal. This type of feedback guides the learner toward the correct instructional outcomeit is called corrective feedback.

Games 269

Games Player Gamification Flash 269

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Game developers take advantage of that by creating different levels to explore and by slowing revealing information. Leverage a learner’s natural sense of curiosity by not providing all the information or answers upfront. Reveal information a little at a time; add a sense of mystery or unknown outcome.

Learner 211

Learner Learning Objects Player Movie 211

Kapp Notes

JULY 31, 2014

Pattern recognition is the ability to recognize order in a chaos or to see relationships in disjointed information. A simple example of a pattern recognition game is tic-tac-toe. It is also an important element for many professional and academic skills. They can also be found in behavior, economies and historical events.

Pattern 259

Pattern Games Player Predictions 259

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Also, here are some links that provide some additional information about what we discussed in the workshop. Here is some information on thinking like a game designer. Here is an example of gamification in action. Here is the example we discussed during the presentation. Here is another example. from Karl Kapp.

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Resources Gamification Games Slides 124

Kapp Notes

JUNE 13, 2013

And discovered that Singapore has a robust games industry, here is some information about the games industry in Singapore. The information about the games industry can be found on the web site of Singapore’s Media Development Authority. Information about the MIT-GAMBIT Game Lab program, which has ended, can be found here.

Resources 191

Resources Cognitive Authoring Tools Simulations 191

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 11, 2013

Cost information: Remember it depends on a lot of variables. Best practices and examples for successful gamification. ” If you are interested in an expanded version of the information from above, see the book below. from Karl Kapp. Some costs of games. How Real Businesses Are Using Gamification to Spice Up Their Marketing.

Gamification 164

Gamification Case Study Resources Games 164

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Here are three examples. First example is Kurt Squire.read about what he has done in the article Let the Games Begin. Another example is that of Tim Rylands. Another example is using The Sims to teach foreign language in the classroom. Or, check out this YouTube video of how Ryland inspires kids. Interesting approach.

Games 100

Games Education Examples Simulations 100

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Wei provided good information about logistics and helped to distribute prizes in various categories to outstanding examples of learning excellence such as the Internet-based Operational Technical Training System by China Post Group and the Mobile Learning-Drive Blended Learning by China Mobile. her company is Seven In Learn.

DDI 100

DDI Sun Blended Learning Gamification 100

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 22, 2011

Some of the definitions include tips and examples. At the same time, I had to learn as much as possible about how people really use their phones and about the gestural user interface, both of which informed the information architecture. Information at your finger tips concerning ID information, concepts and definitions.

Instructional Design 253

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction iPhone 253

Kapp Notes

MARCH 7, 2007

She gave several examples including Wikipedia which was interesting since that very day, faculty at Bloomsburg University were having an email discussion about the value of Wikipedia to students and for research. (He also has blogged on other aspects of the conference as well, the lucky man is there.)

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Wiki Wikipedia Develop Journal 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 7, 2017

An ideal Virtual Reality (VR) learning experience should be designed to create engaging interactions that help the learner assimilate new information, ideas and concepts resulting in the acquisition of new skills transferable skills. Visit www.karlkapp.com for more information on gamification and learning.

Create 209

Create Learning Objects Gamification Virtual World 209

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Here is some information on thinking like a game designer. Here is an example of gamification in action. Here is the example we discussed during the presentation. Here is another example. Recently I had the chance to do a presentation at the TGaS Advisors. Commercial Operations. Here are the slides.

Slides 133

Slides Resources Gamification Games 133

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Instead of exhaustive analysis, for example, we gather whatever project background information is relatively easy to obtain, then sketch out a possible instructional approach, and ask, “Why wouldn’t this be a successful direction?”. For example, SMEs were often disappointed with what programmers delivered.

Instructional Design 254

Instructional Design ADDIE Authoring Tools Conversation 254

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Uncertain outcomes are challenging because of the variability depending on the use’s actions, multiple goals, hidden information and randomness (Wilson et. For example, a lesson might start by telling the student “you are a manger and an employee has informed you that a co-worker has been leaving work early for the past month, what you do?”.

Gamification 207

Gamification Design Cognitive Simulations 207

Kapp Notes

APRIL 6, 2011

This book focuses on the steps for developing a game and provides detailed information on game design for video games. Great read and great information about games in general. Serious Games: Games that Educate, Train and Inform by David Michael and Sande Chen. The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses by Jesse Schell.

Gamification 211

Gamification Press Virtual World Games 211

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 22, 2013

Testing Games are games where the learner already needs to know the information to be successful. Good examples of testing games are Trivia games (where the person that knows the most usually wins) or games like Jeopardy!, The focus of the game is not to apply knowledge but rather to recall knowledge.

Games 267

Games Teach Player Learning Objects 267

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Here is some information on Distributed Practice and Retrieval Practice. Retrieval Practice requires learners to recall information rather than simply re-read or re-listen to it. Here is some information on thinking like a game designer. Create a Challenge for the Learner. Med Educ 43: 1174–1181, 2009. [2] 2] Dobson, J.

DevLearn 191

DevLearn Games Resources Design 191

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

For example, in some competitive situations, e-learning companies first present a presentation with information about corporate capabilities and past projects and then, if they “win” the presentation portion, an invitation to bid is given. Gather Work Samples/Develop Working Prototype 7. Receive RFP 2. Analyze RFP 3.

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RFP Business Examples vendor 100

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Something like this reminds me of the Matrix when Trinity needed to learn new information and it was downloaded into her brain. Or is the future of learning plugging in our brain to a library and downloading all the information we need? Interesting but in the pursuit of accelerated learning, is this technique a little too far.

Cognitive 194

Cognitive Simulations Brain Library 194

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 3, 2014

But, while trainees may memorize that information, they don’t actually learn. And, because we integrate testing within the interactive training program, trainees demonstrate proficiency faster and are more likely to retain the information while on the job. Kapp: Can you give an example of how your clients might use your services?

Solution 184

Solution Conversation Augmented Reality Microsoft 184

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 24, 2011

Here is a table with some tools for social learning, short description of the tool, the best use for social learning for the tool and some examples. Collaborative sharing and commenting on information. Good for getting information from a multitude of experts on a topic in a conversational format. Definition of the tool.

Social Networks 201

Social Networks Wiki Authoring Tools Social Learning 201

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

To grasp subjects, learners need much more than abstract concepts and self-contained examples, they need to be exposed to the use of the information and cognitive tools in an authentic activity. Authentic activities provide learning opportunities in a way that textbook examples and declarative explanations cannot.

Cognitive 167

Cognitive Theory Behavior Coaching 167

Kapp Notes

MARCH 24, 2011

My 3D colleague and friend, Anders Gronstedt informed me that the Gronstedt Group just got a second place at the Federal Virtual World’s Challenge for their New York City Hurricane Shelter Simulation. This is a great example of what Tony and I call Conceptual Orienteering in our Learning in 3D. Check out the video.

Virtual World 145

Virtual World Simulations Video Examples 145