Upside Learning

APRIL 26, 2021

We are delighted to announce our podcast series on Gamification of Workplace Learning! Organisations have come a long way in what they consider legitimate approaches to workplace learning.

Podcasts 130

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Gamification 130

Upside Learning

APRIL 26, 2021

We are delighted to announce our podcast series on Gamification of Workplace Learning! Organisations have come a long way in what they consider legitimate approaches to workplace learning.

Podcasts 130

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Gamification 130

Upside Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

There has been so much buzz around gamification recently that it can be difficult to separate the hype from the reality. With clients asking the first questions about In this post I’m attempting to draw some lines around gamification in learning. These ‘digital natives’ tend to behave differently from those who came before them.

Gamification 279

Gamification Games Player Learning 279

Upside Learning

MAY 5, 2021

In this second episode of Gamification of Learning, Amit Garg, Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions talks to Rob Alvarez Bucholska, host of popular podcast Professor Game, and associate director of IE University. Watch the full podcast below.

Podcasts 130

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Gamification 130

Upside Learning

APRIL 28, 2021

On the very first episode of our podcast series Gamification of Learning, Amit Garg – our Founder & CEO, was joined by Jasmin Karatas – Principal Experience Consultant at Merkle DACH & Founder of Myndset. They had a fascinating discussion on the art, science and emotion of gamification. Check it out below.

Podcasts 130

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Gamification 130

Upside Learning

MAY 24, 2021

I’m not happy with the way learning happens today within organizations. Learning Professionals can do so much more! There are many like me who want learning to transform with the time we operate in. The way it should transform, however, depends on whom you’re asking. I try to build my answer, my idea of how […].

Gamification 214

Gamification Learning Ideas Organization 214

Upside Learning

MARCH 11, 2021

This exclusive Brandon Hall eBook explores what gamification in workplace learning is all about, why and how does it work. Gamification is steadily transitioning from a buzzword to a media format and a practice that should exist in every team that is responsible for workplace learning.

Brandon Hall 130

Brandon Hall eBook Gamification Format 130

Upside Learning

MAY 20, 2021

In this sixth and final episode of Gamification of Learning podcast, Amit Garg, Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions talks to Mun Choong Lam (Munch) Founder & CEO Selfdrvn Enterprise Pte Ltd. In this discussion, Munch shares how they started experimenting with gamification at their workplace and what they […].

Podcasts 130

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Gamification 130

Upside Learning

MAY 17, 2021

In this fifth episode of Gamification of Learning, Amit Garg, Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions talks to Jeevan Joshi Digital HR Practitioner & Advisor Wisely Group. In this chat, Jeevan quotes the gamification of processes or everyday activities to encourage skill development is of more interest to me […].

Podcasts 130

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Gamification 130

Upside Learning

MAY 12, 2021

In this fourth episode of Gamification of Learning, Amit Garg, Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions talks to David Kreitlow, Director of Training, Galardi Group, and Matthew Steele, Training Manager, Galardi Group.

Gamification 130

Gamification Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting 130

Upside Learning

JULY 25, 2019

It’s important to start designing for gamification in eLearning without looking at the killer examples that some of us in the community have put out. I cannot stress more the importance of this.

Gamification 168

Gamification Internet Community Project 168

Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Came across this really interesting article about gamification at SAP. I’ve written about gamification several times over the last few years, as I believe it will play an important role in the future of Elearning. Definitely worth a read. Can you imagine what happens to your IT landscape when these people come into business?&#.

SAP 214

SAP Gamification Games Software 214

Upside Learning

JANUARY 8, 2020

Designers of digital learning, Stop! The future of humanity is in your hands! We, as humans are constantly evolving on the basis of the quality of learning that we undergo. Online Courses, Masterclasses, conferences, workshops, podcasts, books, blogs, forums, discussions, papers, experiments, social media, etc.

Gamification 219

Gamification Social Media Forum Podcasts 219

Upside Learning

JUNE 17, 2020

Most companies have been working on getting their employees trained in all aspects of their business. One such key set of employees is in their Sales Organization.

Sales 179

Sales Gamification Training Train 179

Upside Learning

APRIL 27, 2021

On-boarding new joiners is an important step for both the organization and new employees. An engaging induction program makes the new joiners feel welcomed and valued. It justifies their decision to join your company. An effective induction training helps most new joiners productive sooner and also helps in their long-term retention.

Gamification 130

Gamification Survey Program Productivity 130

Upside Learning

JUNE 17, 2020

Most companies have been working on getting their employees trained in all aspects of their business. One such key set of employees is in their Sales Organization.

Sales 147

Sales Gamification Training Train 147

Upside Learning

MARCH 30, 2021

While the virus appears set for a fearsome return in many parts of the world, the mental health crisis in the workplace continues to be an equally challenging reality leaders are struggling to manage. As they strive to help businesses upskill and reskill to cope with the new unknowns, the L&D team must remain mindful […]. Gamification

Gamification 147

Gamification Teams Business Management 147

Upside Learning

JUNE 17, 2020

Most companies have been working on getting their employees trained in all aspects of their business. One such key set of employees is in their Sales Organization.

Sales 130

Sales Gamification Training Train 130

Upside Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

Can a game help when traditional learning does not work, and the stakes run deep? Dr Stephen Enders, Director – Subsurface Frontiers at Colorado School of Mines, thinks it can. He talks of a time when he was working for one of the world’s largest mining companies. They were facing a serious challenge of increasing […].

Gamification 147

Gamification Business Director Games 147

Upside Learning

AUGUST 7, 2019

We live in an age where an individual has to keep learning in order to be able to survive. The fourth industrial revolution is upon us and it’s never been more important to be up-to-date with the various skills that come with it. The reality just keeps on changing, the only constant in this is […].

Gamification 149

Gamification Skills Industry Change 149

Upside Learning

MAY 24, 2021

I’m not happy with the way learning happens today within organizations. Learning Professionals can do so much more! There are many like me who want learning to transform with the time we operate in. The way it should transform, however, depends on whom you’re asking. I try to build my answer, my idea of how […].

Score 130

Score Gamification Ideas Learning 130

Upside Learning

APRIL 20, 2021

We overcame 2020. We grew up to adopt new working styles, new ways of discovering productivity, new ways of networking, new ways of innovating and, ultimately, new ways of achieving profitability. We are at the very beginning of operating in the world of the modern workplace. It’s time to move forward, design and, build strong […].

Gamification 130

Gamification Work Styles Adoption Adopt 130

Upside Learning

APRIL 11, 2022

In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg speaks with The Gamification Guru – Karl Kapp, about gamifying workplace learning the right way. Karl begins by highlighting and clarifying the confusion between gamification and game-based learning.

Podcasts 130

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Gamification 130

Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Leaderboards as a game mechanic is synonymous with Gamification as a practice. It’s one of the mechanics of gamification/game design that has the highest reach amongst people, Points & Badges being the other two mechanics from this star-studded lot.

Gamification 162

Gamification Games Design Learning 162

Upside Learning

MAY 11, 2021

In this third episode of Gamification of Learning, Amit Garg, Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions talks to Animesh Kumar, President -HR & Transformation, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. Watch the full podcast below.

Podcasts 130

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Gamification 130

Upside Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In the past 30 years, the best learning that I’ve done as a human being has been exploratory and self-directed in nature – be it advertising and media, gamification, or data sciences.

Gamification 162

Gamification Learning Media Blogging 162

Upside Learning

MAY 21, 2015

Scene: Sales meeting between executives of a leading learning service provider and an organisation planning to outsource its learning content development. Client: This year, for our Sales training program, we would like to have a game designed. Sales Manager: What exactly do you want in the game?

Games 100

Games Gamification Outsource Sales 100

Upside Learning

MAY 5, 2021

In this second episode of Gamification of Learning, Amit Garg, Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions talks to Rob Alvarez Bucholska, host of popular podcast Professor Game, and associate director of IE University. Watch the full podcast below.

Podcasts 130

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Director 130

Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

‘Gamification’ is a term that one comes across very often. As gamification gradually finds its way into the realm of education, more and more educators are voicing their criticism or admiration for it. Despite the criticism, the gamification of education is here to stay. Gamification in Education: Epic Win, or Epic Fail?

Games 259

Games Diversity Training Gamification Voice 259

Upside Learning

MARCH 11, 2021

Enter gamification! Badly folded proteins can lead to cancer and conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Computers can recognize a well-folded protein but can’t manage the pattern recognition and lateral thinking required to find one. In 2008, […].

Pattern 130

Pattern Gamification Management Learning 130

Upside Learning

APRIL 11, 2023

In the book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction, Karl Kapp lists differences between Novices and Experts – “In comparing the knowledge structures of experts with the knowledge structures of novices, differences have been observed in both the nature of their knowledge and their problem-solving strategies.

eLearning Strategy 130

eLearning Strategy Create Course eLearning 130

Upside Learning

AUGUST 8, 2011

She does a great simple description of gamification, something I’ve written about before. I like the end where she clearly mentions that gamification is about motivation and engagement; and that making learning fun does not involve huge investments in technology.

Games 209

Games Gamification Education System 209

Upside Learning

MARCH 10, 2023

They may miss opportunities to leverage the benefits, or perhaps more worrying, they’ll spend on an incompletely-understood premise.

Taxonomy 130

Taxonomy Kirkpatrick microlearning PDF 130

Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

The gamification of learning is seen as inevitable, and one part of its persuasive nature is the challenge that games offer players. Instead of doing that Bjork recommends interleaving… “This creates a sense of difficulty,” Bjork said. And people tend not to notice the immediate effects of learning.”.

Courseware 244

Courseware Gamification Player Instructional Design 244

Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Gamification. Focus would also be on enhancing the interface and elements in the LMS to enable further gamification. (I have covered this in detail under ‘Talent Management’). Facility for user-based content generation, to contribute knowledge and expertise through conversation and new content. billion in 2011. Talent Management.

LMS 270

LMS Emergent Trends PLE 270

Upside Learning

JULY 11, 2012

An interesting presentation from Sharon Boller, great advice from the trenches of gamification. There is a bit of a marketing slant, but interesting points about which technology to support a feedback approach. Learning Game Design: Lessons From The Trenches.

Games 278

Games Design Teach Learning 278

Upside Learning

JANUARY 8, 2013

Gamification In Learning. Instructional Design Basics: Designing A Timeline. The Future For Flash. The Return Of Video To eLearning. Augmented Reality – Making Paper Interactive. The Future Of Higher Ed And Its Impact On Elearning. Government Initiative To Endorse eLearning In Saudi Arabia. Tin Can: My First Impressions From mLearnCon 2012.

Best eLearning 277

Best eLearning Blended Learning Augmented Reality LMS 277