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

MARCH 2, 2010

Not to mention tons of blogs that regularly write about elearning, learning and technology. Chief Learning Officer This resource provides guidance and insight to global enterprise education executives--commonly called Chief Learning Officers (CLO). Learning Solutions Magazine This is published by the eLearning Guild.

Informal 100

Informal Alternatives eLearning Guild ASTD 100

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

The best time to learn something is right before you need it. Often and employee learns about a subject or topic in January with hopes that they will recall that information in June. The ideal learning event is quick and timely. Learning embedded in the workflow.

Micro-Learning 180

Micro-Learning Module Learning Guidelines 180

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 31, 2007

It is called "Informed Design." Informed Design, is a design pedagogy developed and validated through several National Science Foundation (NSF) projects conducted by the Hofstra Center for Technological Literacy. These Knowledge and Skill Builders (KSBs) are the heart of the Informed Design process.

Informal 100

Informal Design Pedagogy Instructional Design 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 24, 2017

.” The term resonated with me because I believe one of the reasons games are so effective for learning is because struggle is built into the process of playing a game. This is essential to learning and growth. Instead, the teachers were asked to manipulate the information by hand. And this helped to turn the school around.

Information Overload 100

Information Overload Learning Objects Score Games 100

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 2, 2014

To have break through innovation in the field of learning and development, we must first think about how innovation is stifled in the field. We all have been through a traditional learning model at early, impressionable age. Little room for nuances in understanding or learning. Scorn for Learning by Doing. I am human.

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Innovation Lecture Quiz Learning Objects 278

Kapp Notes

MARCH 28, 2014

Here are some video techniques for creating a learning piece that caught my eye in terms of creativity and delivering a learning message. 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. Fun to watch. Thanks to Mark Copeman for putting this out.

Ideas 238

Ideas Video Design Instructional Design 238

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

One great element of learning games is the amount of feedback that you can provide is usually more consistent and more evident than feedback given in more traditional learning venues. 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

DECEMBER 10, 2006

Like… how can you prevent garbage from being posted on blogs, do companies need to hire professional announcers for their podcasts how will organizations incorporate the next “hot” technology into their learning toolkit. Nick.com is promoting an active community for kids to share information. technology. or eLearning 2.0

Informal Learning 100

Informal Learning Informal Games Mash-up 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 7, 2017

In a recent article 3 Instructional Design Strategies For Virtual Reality Learning , I discussed three (among many) instructional design strategies for VR: Conceptual Orienteering, Critical Incident and Operational Application. Karl Kapp venturing into a VR learning experience. VR design principles from the book “Learning in 3D.”

Create 209

Create Learning Objects Gamification Virtual World 209

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Challenge is a strong motivator in learning (Malone, 1981; Schlechty, 1997; Jones et al., Uncertain outcomes are challenging because of the variability depending on the use’s actions, multiple goals, hidden information and randomness (Wilson et. Create the need for the learners to seek or require the information you want them to learn.

Gamification 207

Gamification Design Cognitive Simulations 207

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Several people have attempted to answer that question in 2003 I gathered data and information about the times it takes to develop instruction and then my colleague Robyn Defelice and I explored the idea in 2009. How Long Does it Take to Create Learning? View more presentations from Chapman Alliance. Great detailed breakdown.

Developing eLearning 207

Developing eLearning Simulations Resources Develop 207

Kapp Notes

JUNE 13, 2013

Here are the links and resources from my presentation at the Singapore Learning Symposium. First we discussed, Why Games for Learning in Singapore? And discovered that Singapore has a robust games industry, here is some information about the games industry in Singapore. Sitzmann, T. Personnel Psychology.Review of 65 studies.

Resources 191

Resources Cognitive Authoring Tools Simulations 191

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

This does not seem to be happening in the world of e-learning. tied directly to elements courses or course pieces within a Learning Management System (LMS). In an educational setting, a system could diagnose what the student knew or didn’t know and present her with just the right information to fill her gaps in understanding.

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Metrics LMS Online Learning Online 253

Kapp Notes

APRIL 1, 2017

Here are some slides and information covered in my presentation at the Texas Distance Learning Association conference. Learn “How to Write a Syllabus” with this course. Learn to Write a Syllabus by Karl Kapp. It’s effective from a learning perspective and really engages students.

Distance Learning 186

Distance Learning Slides Tools Poll 186

Kapp Notes

MAY 7, 2007

This week over at TrainingDay blog , my post is titled Combine Simple Games and Information. Why do all the learning games have to be "serious." Let's make learning games fun and learning more "accidental" than forced. Perhaps less focus on Immersive Learning Simulations and more focus on fun and games.

Games 100

Games Informal Simulations Virtual World 100

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

A report in the Huffington Post revealed that ” Air Force researchers recently learned that they could cut training time in half by delivering a mild electrical current (two milliamperes of direct current for 30 minutes) to pilot’s brains during training sessions on video simulators.”

Cognitive 194

Cognitive Simulations Brain Library 194

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Recently, I was sent a copy of Gary Woodill’s latest book, The Mobile Learning Edge. He also provides seven principles for effective mobile learning. He also provides seven principles for effective mobile learning. The Principles are; Employees are adults who learn differently from children.

Mobile Learning 176

Mobile Learning Mobile Case Study Tagging 176

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 27, 2014

If you want to have effective learning engagement, in gamification or any type of learning, you need to consider carefully how to grab and hold the learner’s attention. A learner needs to be engaged with the learning process through activities, decision making and responding to stimuli. Merrill (2009.

Gamification 269

Gamification Cognitive Simulations Theory 269

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. Links to resources, peer-to-peer learning. Sharing information, interests and areas of focus. Best Use of Tool.

Social Networks 201

Social Networks Wiki Authoring Tools Social Learning 201

Kapp Notes

MARCH 5, 2014

If you are thinking of using games for learning, check these out and think about the messages. So we might need to re-think how we introduce games into a learning environment. When can struggling and difficulty actually be fun and lead to learning? Here is some more information about the game. Makes sense.

Games 219

Games Video Player Discussion 219

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Learning 3.0 Training Magazine Presentation: Gamification of Learning & Instruction from Karl Kapp. Enspire Learning. It is better to have one “expert” avatar and another “motivational” avatar in a learning environment rather than having one combined “mentor” avatar. Companies Mentioned Designing Digitally.

Simulations 200

Simulations Resources Conference Comparison 200

Kapp Notes

MARCH 24, 2015

Here are the resources for the 2015 Learning Solutions “Play to Learn” Workshop. Here is some information on thinking like a game designer. 8 Game Elements to Make Learning More Intriguing. 8 Gamification of Learning Mistakes you Need to Avoid. 8 Game Elements to Make Learning More Intriguing.

Resources 100

Resources Solution Gamification Games 100

Kapp Notes

MARCH 4, 2013

Here are four videos by some really smart people discussing games for learning, education and changing the world. How can their ideas influence your design of games, gamification and simulations for learning and instruction? Their world views on games are interesting and they all tackle the concept slightly differently. Katie Salen.

Games 215

Games Simulations Change Education 215

Kapp Notes

MAY 23, 2011

Here are some thoughts and ideas related to Albert Bandura’s social learning theory. Bandura’s social learning theory indicates the effectiveness of human social models in influencing another to change behaviors, beliefs or attitudes, as well as social and cognitive functioning. Outcomes of learning are codes of behavior.

Learning Theory 240

Learning Theory Theory Social Learning Cognitive 240

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Two resources for information are coming together to create one great stop for elearning information. See the eLearning Learning content 1/2 down the screen. See the eLearning Learning content 1/2 down the screen. It’s great to see those two resources together.

Network 164

Network Custom eLearning Development Newsletter eLearning 164

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 15, 2013

We are starting it today as ASTD and I kick-off a 10+ stop blog book tour for the ASTD co-published book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction Fieldbook: Theory into Practice. The goal of this book is to provide a practical, hands-on approach to creating games, gamification and simulations for learning.

Theory 268

Theory Gamification Blogging Case Study 268

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Thanks Jenni for agreeing to post some of your thoughts on mobile tech and learning. But mobile technology (m-tech) can also be maximized for information dissemination via cloud storages. It’s basically an added learning opportunity for them, apart from the traditional classes they are attending to. mobile learning'

Mobile 221

Mobile VOIP Scanning Lecture 221

Kapp Notes

JULY 23, 2014

Whenever I talk about game-thinking or gamification or even interactive learning someone always asks the question: “What if people don’t like games?” ” or they ask “What do we do when people say ‘I just want the information, just tell me what I need to learn–I’ll get it myself.”

Compliance Training 269

Compliance Training Lecture Games Gamification 269

Kapp Notes

MARCH 22, 2013

Gamification of Learning from Karl Kapp. Enspire Learning. It is better to have one “expert” avatar and another “motivational” avatar in a learning environment rather than having one combined “mentor” avatar. Pedagogical Agents as Learning Companions: The Role of Agent Competency and Type. Companies Mentioned.

ASTD 195

ASTD Simulations Authoring Tools Comparison 195

Kapp Notes

MARCH 4, 2013

Here are four videos by some really smart people discussing games for learning, education and changing the world. How can their ideas influence your design of games, gamification and simulations for learning and instruction? Their world views on games are interesting and they all tackle the concept slightly differently. Katie Salen.

Games 194

Games Simulations Change Education 194

Kapp Notes

MAY 29, 2013

What a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new friends and to stay informed of all the happenings in the world of learning. Play to Learn Workshop. She and I teamed up to deliver 8 hours of game creation activities, information and ideas for creating a learning game to 30 enthusiastic and smart attendees.

ASTD 202

ASTD Conference Lesson Enspire 202

Kapp Notes

MARCH 17, 2011

One of the features video games, board games and other types of games have over traditional learning environments is the frequency and intensity of feedback. Feedback in a classroom or in an online learning module…usually not so constant, predictable or helpful. It is designed to inform the learner in two important areas.

Games 224

Games Video Player Delicious 224

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 23, 2011

For a while now, new technologies have been made available to help deliver training in small chunks, little bits of information delivered just when they were needed…just-in-time training. We’ve missed the boat, learning is not meant to be fun or exciting, it is meant to be purposeful. Think of how kids learn to speak.

Integrate 190

Integrate Learning PowerPoint Classroom 190

Kapp Notes

APRIL 8, 2014

We have also created a video game for learning that accompanies the physical modeling curriculum or can stand alone as it’s own instructional module. You can learn more at Gaming2Learn. Of course, a combination of both is ideal for learning. Learning about heat flow before the Survival Master mission.

Module 186

Module Conference Games Simulations 186

Kapp Notes

MAY 20, 2015

A number of folks have requested the slides and references from my Learning Science Theater presentation. Here are some other interesting research links, information not contained in the slides or discussed in the presentation but which may be helpful. Three Abstracts: Does Your Instruction have Too Much “Certainty”?

Slides 100

Slides Analysis Brain Reference 100

Kapp Notes

JULY 13, 2015

quote brought to my attention by this article Rethinking Direct Instruction in Online Learning. I recently came across a study called Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics written by a host of researchers, Scott Freemana,1, Sarah L. Teaching the best practice way: Methods that matter.

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Lecture Attitudes Study Classes 100