Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Sharon Boller, Knowledge Guru® creator and BLP prez, has written a new white paper on Game Mechanics and Game Elements. I gave some of my own general ideas on game mechanics in a previous post , and this one’s all about game elements. Are these the only game elements? Learn More in Our White Paper.

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Association eLearning

MAY 11, 2016

eLearning -Also referred to as internet-based learning, web-based learning, and online learning is any training or education delivered via computer. For many, their first experience with eLearning was educational computer games delivered via CD Rom. Grab a spoon, and let’s dig in to the soup, with this eLearning glossary.

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Wizcabin

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In this article, we’ll be looking at a few challenges in serious game development for corporate training. Serious games help employees/learners to put knowledge and skills into practice. Serious games help to deliver engaging and inspiring training for employees.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Incorporating gamification techniques such as game design principles, theories, and strategies into non-gaming scenarios will incentivize higher performance. Learning leaders must chalk out a plan to win their remote training game. Make Training Fun and Interesting. Conclusion.

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Association eLearning

APRIL 9, 2013

It’s all fun and games until….” Gamification is not about video games; it’s not even about technology. The military and groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have been using principles of motivational theory for decades. What about game theory? Welcome Christina! but with gamification, there is no until.

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eFront

JULY 21, 2015

The reason is simple: If you have an eLearning program that includes scenario-based interactions akin to serious games (never mind with the scoring), then this is the tool for you. Pedagogic principles require the trainer to integrate learning models and theories in order to design effective eLearning programs. References.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Before developing learning objectives and content, examine the learner personas within your target audience. Gamification:  Learning through games can be both enjoyable and highly effective. Gamification transforms mundane training programs into competitive and engaging learning experiences.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Use the functional designs, to-be process diagrams, and test scripts to take a stab at learning objectives, an outline, and draft content before you meet with your SMEs. Start a page for each learning topic and add draft learning objectives and content. Rob Mueller: Great post on using games as a training device.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Use the functional designs, to-be process diagrams, and test scripts to take a stab at learning objectives, an outline, and draft content before you meet with your SMEs. Start a page for each learning topic and add draft learning objectives and content. Rob Mueller: Great post on using games as a training device.

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Cinecraft

MARCH 12, 2018

They are going to stick with it till the end and feel compelled to take it again as the Flow Theory suggests! If your answer is yes, then you have probably already incorporated a successful serious game strategy. There have been studies on the Flow Theory and the relationship to games and skill development or behavior change.

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

When the winning shot is played or the deal is closed or the board game ends in triumph, it’s good to be the winner. Some companies gamify learning by awarding points at the start of an assessment or test. According to loss aversion theory, most people don’t want to lose their big bank of points. Don’t make everything easy.

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HexaLearn

JANUARY 17, 2024

Building On Learning Theories Learning theories serve as guiding stars in eLearning. They enlighten us on how people learn best and these insights significantly mold the design of online courses. A motivated and active learner in mobile learning apps.

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Association eLearning

APRIL 2, 2015

Provide clear learning objectives up front so your learners know what they’re getting into. Theory and practical application are two different things. Whenever possible, let your learners practice what they’ve learned. Oh, it’s like that! Okay, I can do this. Let me give it a try. Share this on Facebook. Tweet This!

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 8, 2024

Teachers can make learning engaging, interactive, and relevant for students by introducing gaming elements into their financial literacy curricula. Since games are fun by nature, they can inspire students to take an active role in their education. These games replicate real-world financial scenarios.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 20, 2007

Learning objectives clarify exactly what it is youre trying to teach. Ray Sims has written a great summary on Writing Learning Objectives , with citations to some good resources, including Vicki Heaths post Learning Objectives: Writing Learning Outcomes So They Matter. I see the value. Use Drama (p.

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Learningtogo

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Cognitive Load Theory was introduced by John Sweller to explain why people have so much more difficulty learning complex content. The theory states that there are three types of loads; they all add up in the brain and contribute to the total amount of effort required for learning to take place.

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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. Game-Based Learning.

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Thinkdom

APRIL 7, 2024

For years, Bloom's taxonomy has helped to transform traditional learning by providing a framework for educators. It helped to develop learning objectives that promote knowledge retention and critical thinking. Bloom's Taxonomy is a valuable tool for creating impactful learning experiences in L&D.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 17, 2011

He says unless one or more of the learning objectives?knowledge, Rob Mueller: Great post on using games as a training device. This is not just testing the content. Kirkpatrick says participants need to achieve certain knowledge, skills, and attitudes to get to the desired behavior and results. knowledge, skills, and attitudes?have

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Acorn Labs

AUGUST 18, 2022

In the eLearning game, there are plenty of buzzwords thrown around that, sooner or later, catch on to be bigger than a trend. Corporate university, microlearning, cohort learning. That last one has been on the rise, though that doesn't mean it isn't worth including in a corporate learning strategy. Identify the best format.

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Tesseract Learning

MARCH 15, 2021

The focus is to not bore the learners with a lot of concepts and theory but to make them perform an activity and score points. Adding a leaderboard element will make the game more competitive. Arcade games, such as maze games or Mario games, are fun and short and can be woven into a microlearning format.

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Hurix Digital

JANUARY 23, 2024

Learning objectives are the specific, measurable, and achievable goals that you want your learners to accomplish by the end of the course. They are the observable and verifiable results that demonstrate that your learners have achieved the learning objectives.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

Friday, January 25, 2008 Writing Less Objectionable Learning Objectives My recent post on alternatives to listing out learning objectives generated a lot of interest and a good conversation. ( See My Objection to Learning Objectives.) Pete Blair always includes the objectives.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 29, 2014

If the designer of the instruction provides continual feedback to the student concerning progress toward terminal learning objective, then the learner themselves can gain an understanding of their own mastery of content. The learner masters an enabling objective on his or her way to eventual mastery of the terminal objective.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 16, 2017

Karl Kapp and Sharon Boller have been banging the drum about learning games for years. In fact, one of my favorite ID-books back in 2007 was Karl Kapp's "Gadgets, Games, and Gizmos for Learning." Learning games need to be "fun enough": "Learning games need to be what we call “fun enough.”

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ProProfs

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Global organizations are using it to deploy and monitor sales online training initiatives – track sales performance, improve client communications, empower sales team, keep them at the top of their game and much more. Here are some of the things you would need to build a good module: – Defined learning objectives.

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Hurix Digital

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Through moving through the situations and making their own decisions, enjoying the experience and consequences, learners come to know much more than they can learn theoretically. Better Retention of Lessons: Active involvement deepens learning and aids in memorizing details.

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Association eLearning

JUNE 9, 2016

In the first phase, analysis, the problem is defined, the learning goals are established, and the learners preexisting skills are identified. The design phase deals with learning objectives, assessment instruments, exercises, content, subject matter analysis, lesson planning and media selection.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 9, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, April 09, 2009 Building Better Learning Games Interested in building casual games for your learners? Focus on casual video games. Looked at existing games and saw issues. Income is collected.

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Cinecraft

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Unfortunately, you can actually disengage learners because they can’t relate the purpose of the game to a desired outcome. The key to making rewards, points, and other game mechanics effective is to use them to motivate and encourage a specific behavior. Gamification Helps Learning Stick. Learners won’t learn or be motivated.

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Raptivity

MAY 20, 2021

The core concept in this theory is very simple and is a good guiding method. It talks about analyzing and evaluating concepts, processes, procedures, and principles, rather than just remembering facts or rote learning. The reason I am bringing up this is that the ideal learning interactions use this very approach.

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Hurix Digital

JANUARY 11, 2024

From immersive field trips to realistic simulations, these technologies bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing learners with hands-on experiences that enhance the overall learning experience. The integration of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) has revolutionized the elearning landscape.

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Trivantis

JULY 19, 2012

How to Choose the Best Games for Your e-Learning Courses. Grab learners’ attention and keep them engaged with dynamic, interactive games in your online e-Learning courses. Questions to ask before you begin the game creation process: What is the learning objective? Learn Best Using: Problems, examples.

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Docebo

JULY 19, 2018

Gamification is the process of adding motivational elements within a learning framework or system to increase user engagement based upon sound game theory and game mechanics. Incentives or rewards that users receive as they overcome obstacles and objectives. Game rules that define users’ interaction with the game.

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Philip's Learning

AUGUST 14, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, instructional designers are continually seeking innovative tools to create engaging and effective learning experiences. The emergence of AI-powered technology has introduced new possibilities, and one such game-changer is ChatGPT.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 22, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, March 22, 2007 Games vs. Gaming The topic that kept me thinking late last night: the difference between games and gaming; between people who play computer games and so-called gamers. I am not a gamer.

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 16, 2021

Based on my research on learning theory, instructional design, design thinking, employee engagement, organizational health and neuroscience, I created the “Wicked Learning Experience Design.”. Upping the training game. The learning objectives are cascaded into the course design, which is the second part of WLXD.

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