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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”).

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AI Tools, Games, Freelancing: ID Links 2/14/23

Experiencing eLearning

This post includes links on AI tools, games, freelancing, top learning influencers, copyright, and more. Games and branching scenarios Play GO VIRAL! Stop Covid-19 misinformation spreading Great example of a quick game to educate people. PDF) Video game meets literature: language learning with Interactive Fiction. |

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Success Factors For Serious Games in L&D

Dashe & Thomson

What are Serious Games? Serious games leverage the playful aspect of games to help learners easily and effectively grasp new content. For serious games to be effective they must enable the player to utilize their skills, while adapting to the new skills or information being taught throughout the game.

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The Launch of Our Innovative Video Player: A Game-Changer in the Digital Content Industry

DigitalChalk eLearning

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital content, we are thrilled to announce the release of our brand new video player. This cutting-edge feature is designed to enhance user experience, streamline content management, and significantly elevate the learning process.

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Stop Thinking Like an Instructional Designer, Start Thinking Like a Game Designer

Speaker: Karl Kapp, Professor of Instructional Technology, Bloomsburg University

Game designers tend to think action first. As a result, most games are engaging, intriguing, and immersive, while instructional content tends to be boring and perfunctory. Simply changing your mindset from instructional designer to game designer will help you to create engaging and effective instruction.

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L&D and D&D: Learning and Role Playing Games

Experiencing eLearning

I was invited to be part of a discussion about D&D (Dungeons and Dragons), role playing games, and learning. We discussed our experiences with paper RPGs, both as players and DMs (Dungeon Masters, the folks who run games). We talked about how games overlap with instructional design. Watch the video. Show notes.

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7 Key Benefits of Game-Based Education in a Digital World

Hurix Digital

The use of digital tools in education has been on the rise and this has made educators and students fall in love with game-based education. What is Game-Based Education? Game-based education is a type of innovative teaching methodology that defines learning outcomes. Let’s glance at the key benefits of game-based education.

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