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Some Shortcomings Around Game/Simulation Research

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Another question related to serious games and immersive learning simulations: “What are the shortcomings in the scholarship/research around. One of the biggest shortcomings is how comparative research is conducted. Serious Games/Immersive Learning Simulations? &#. Instead, what I’d like to see, is an authentic assessment.

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You want to teach leaders about Strategy: Have them Play Civilization V

Kapp Notes

Civilization V is a turn based strategy game where players attempt to lead a civilization from prehistoric times into the future on a procedurally-generated map, achieving one of a number of different victory conditions through research, diplomacy, expansion, economic development, government and military conquest.

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Teaching Expert Learners

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For example, if you tell a mid-level executive you are going to teach them about leadership, their reaction is “hey I already know about leadership, that’s why I am a where I am in this organization.” 1987) Foundations in Learning Research. & Sweller, J. Chapters 10 and 11. [2] 2] Gagne, R. & & Glasser, R.

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Conversation with Kevin Kruse–Best Selling Author

Kapp Notes

You can learn a lot about leadership from the CEO, but she can learn a lot about Snapchat, Venmo and digital trends from you. For your special ingredient maybe you’re a Gamification Guru that has both academic research, and real-world experience as an entrepreneur. Think of it as informal reverse mentorship. Ask Me Anything!

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A Conversation with Louise Pasterfield, Managing Director/CEO of Sponge UK

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Using innovative approaches and advanced technologies, we’re helping organizations make a difference in the areas that matter most to them, such as skills development, leadership, induction, compliance and sales. Leadership Skills Example. Last year, we were named Elearning Development Company of the Year at the Elearning Awards.

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Sneak Peak: My Book on Gamification of Learning and Instruction

Kapp Notes

Chapter Four reviews research studies describing the effectiveness of games as well as the effectiveness of specific game elements such as the use of avatars and third person vs. first person view point. Also covered are the affective or emotional domain, the psychomotor domain and the teaching of soft skills like negotiating and leadership.

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Presentation Recap for the U.S. Air Force’s Global Learning Forum

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A little over a year ago Air University formed GLF to help support virtual collaborative prototyping efforts and research. He is currently an assistant professor of Organizational Leadership at the Squadron Officer College arriving and an adjunct professor at Troy University, Montgomery campus in graduate studies. Next, Dr. Fil J.

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