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Examples and Samples of Game Design Documents

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These samples will give you some ideas. This document is specific to a Playstation game but provides a good use of visuals as it explains the creation of the game. This provides details on a game called An Ant's Life. But how to write one? Game Design Document: Play with Fire. Document for Ant Game.

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Games Can Provide Authentic Experiences

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To provide effective instruction, it needs to be as authentic to the actual experience as possible. Gamification of context provides two key advantages. The context of an online course or the context of a classroom is not authentic. Then, when they return to “work,” they behave authentically.

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Design e-Learning Like a Game Developer: Provide Incentives for Good Work

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Games provide incentives for doing what they want you to do. The search for gold coins, for example, encourages the player to explore the environment and learn more about the game-space in which they are playing. Games also provide you incentives for completing a level. Game give visible incentives for accomplishments.

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Exploring the Concept of “Self-Explanation Questions”

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Here is an example of an initial question from a pharmaceutical sales course where the learner is learning the right sales model. I will just leave these samples & go. 1) Provides the doctor with an opportunity to give you more details. 2) Let me recap the contraindications for you before I leave. Atkinson, R.K.,

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Training 2015 Conference: eLearning Maker Faire Resources

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Below is a sample, say what you’d like…about 30 seconds or so. Sample script: Hello, my name is and I’d like to welcome you to this learning session. This information will provide you with all you need to know. We will use this file in one of our “crafts” at the Maker Faire. Download Audacity here.

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Hanging Out In Chicago with Allison and Tony

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Allison gave a workshop on blended learning and provided great insights into different forms of blended learning and discussed the pros and cons of those options. We discussed the Seven Sensibilities and the 3D Learning Archetypes as well as a demonstration of some virtual worlds and a lots of examples of practical implementations.

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Learn About Grant Writing for Educators: Second Lynda.com Course is Live

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.” It is another Lynda.com course and it provides a great resources for anyone who wants to explore the world of grant funding. The course also provides samples of successful grants and some worksheets to help you get started. Here is a short video talking about the course. The parts of a grant. Collaborating on grants.

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