Knowledge Guru

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Learning Research bottom-line performance research survey' To see our key takeaways from the Learning and Remembering survey, as well as some of the actual responses, read the full survey recap on the Bottom-Line Performance website.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 30, 2013

If you’d like to see the sources and research studies associated with the scroll, contact us. Our learning stage session summarized the recent research and case studies surrounding the use of games for learning, then showed you how you can use Knowledge Guru to build your own learning games. See the slides below.

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Knowledge Guru

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Research has shown time and time again that remembering is hard and forgetting is easy. Sharon Boller , President and Chief Product Officer, and Steven Boller , Marketing Director, are delivering a jam-packed session through Training Magazine Network where they demonstrate research-based strategies for retention—and how they relate to games.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 9, 2013

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Knowledge Guru

DECEMBER 4, 2013

In the case of Knowledge Guru, we use three research-based learning principles within the game to help players acquire knowledge. Learning Game Design Learning Research feedback repetition spaced learning' Any game becomes useless for learning unless learning is carefully built into the game mechanics and game elements.

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Knowledge Guru

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

We constantly study the research and stay up to date on the latest game-based learning and gamification trends. The book takes us through his twelve years of obsessive research in creating the gamification framework: Octalysis. That’s why we read about it! He explains why these elements are critical to the success of learning.

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Knowledge Guru

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Take a Research-Based Approach. A growing body of research has been published supporting the use of games for learning. Learnovate Centre: (Research Report) The Use of Serious Games in the Corporate Sector. An enterprise-ready solution is needed. …measure the success of learning solutions through meaningful analytics.

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Knowledge Guru

JULY 3, 2013

We always love good market research. It highlights a very important report conducted by global research company Markets and Markets. This research is so important because it shows that gamification is more than just a buzzword—it’s here to stay. More great research to substantiate the business of gamification.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 5, 2013

Despite the website’s overall focus on K-12, this blog frequently posts great content and research that applies to games in every environment, not just the classroom. All in all, this is a great resource for instructors in all environments looking for research and advice on using games for learning. Jordan Shapiro.

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Knowledge Guru

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Use research-based learning principles. It makes perfect sense: look at what the research says on how we acquire knowledge, then model your training after those learning principles. Research tells us we need multiple repetitions, spaced out into small distributed practice sessions, to acquire new knowledge.

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Knowledge Guru

JANUARY 31, 2018

His original research, which has since been replicated on several occasions, shows that our brains are wired to forget things without repeated exposure and practice. The goal of training reinforcement is to beat the forgetting curve. There are lots of reasons why it’s difficult to overcome Herman Ebbinghaus’ forgetting curve.

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Knowledge Guru

AUGUST 27, 2013

This is promising research for anyone on the fence about adopting their own game based learning solutions. eLearning Guild Research: Got Game? Next we’ll move on to some detailed research on games conducted by eLearning Guild. Larger and larger companies are beginning to adopt game based learning.

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Knowledge Guru

MARCH 12, 2014

Space out the learning and repeat concepts over time: Research shows that learning is seldom a one-time event. Use a serious game : Yes, research shows games are effective for learning. Meanwhile, training that focuses just on teaching the necessary material can lead to learner boredom, burnout, and tune-out.

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Knowledge Guru

APRIL 27, 2017

Research shows games are effective for learning. In Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project , her research revealed that challenge and novelty are key elements to happiness. Research shows that learning is seldom a one-time event, and learners begin to forget what they learned soon after training.

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Knowledge Guru

JANUARY 7, 2014

The research has been validated and plans are being set. Consider a game that puts the content in a fun setting and employs some research-based learning principles to help people memorize the information faster. When it comes to game-based learning, 2014 is the year of theory moving into practice.

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Knowledge Guru

MAY 13, 2015

Sharon Boller shares the research on remembering, and forgetting, then introduces eight strategies that increase learning and remembering. You’ll also be entered to win a free Knowledge Guru subscription. Tuesday, May 19th. When Remembering Really Matters: Learning Strategies for Long-Term Retention. 2 pm – 3pm, W311GH.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Our research on the science of remembering (and forgetting) often comes back to the often-cited, and often misunderstood “Forgetting Curve.” Just like in the K-12 environment, the most common corporate learning methods are actually the least effective for learning when we take a look at the research.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Since the release of Knowledge Guru in 2012, our team has spent thousands of hours researching the science of learning and serious games. The game format has been structured to take advantage of the latest research on how memories are formed. We’ve play tested dozens of games to see what mechanics work for learning.

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Knowledge Guru

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Years of research shows that game-based learning can increase not only learner engagement, but drive both higher retention and completion rates. Industry professionals are now spending less time debating what the research says about games, but many organizations still struggle to correctly implement games that drive meaningful results.

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Knowledge Guru

MAY 1, 2014

While research and case studies both demonstrate how effective serious games are when integrated into a blended curriculum, organizations need concrete examples that show what “success” looks like when using serious games.

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Knowledge Guru

APRIL 2, 2014

Research shows that incorporating story and even fantasy elements into games can help embed memories. When deciding whether to use story, or how much story to use, it’s important to ask two questions: Would story add to this game? Include story when you need to evoke emotion in players and motivate them to play.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Product managers spend thousands of hours researching, testing and developing their products before its time to commercialize. Product managers are passionate people. They are passionate about the products they create and the problems they solve for their customers. But then it’s time for the hand-off.

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Knowledge Guru

AUGUST 23, 2016

Proprietary research from our contacts and customers on mobile learning adoption. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, August 31st at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. In the session, we’ll cover: Recent stats on the growth of the mobile web versus corporate mobile learning adoption.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 16, 2013

But that resource was only good for informing us, and the community as a whole, on the concepts of games for learning—as well as the research supporting its efficacy. It wasn’t designed to be a how-to book. That’s where this new book comes in.

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Knowledge Guru

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Check out the article, it has a lot of research and cites some good sources—a good way to wrap up this weeks GBL Picks. This game emphasizes the importance of navigating a new environment carefully and recognizing and utilizing the materials available in a game. I’m sure you can already see the potential for soft-skills training.

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Knowledge Guru

MARCH 6, 2017

Our iPads and phones have folders full of interesting games that we use for, um, research. Play entertainment games and evaluate what you play. Our product team plays a new board game together at least 1x a week. In all seriousness, playing lots of games and doing that analysis is critical.

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Knowledge Guru

JUNE 11, 2014

New research has shown that Ebbinghaus’ famous Forgetting Curve, which can approach 90% in lost information, is dependent on prior skills and experience. Without proper reinforcement and spacing of key concepts, new employees will quickly forget the flood of new information.

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Knowledge Guru

APRIL 12, 2017

Essentially, instructional designers are skilled researchers, writers, and facilitators. It includes development of instructional materials and activities, as well as trial and evaluation of all instruction and learner activities. The Role of an Instructional Designer.

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Knowledge Guru

MARCH 21, 2017

In 2015, the American Gaming Association and GfK Custom Research of North America estimated that almost 40 million Americans filled out more than 70 million March Madness brackets. For each team you get right, you earn points and for each team you get wrong, you lose the potential to earn points in the future.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Customers are savvier than ever and often do most of their research before even engaging with a rep. Most sales training professionals will tell you they are working within a “new normal” these days. The products they must train reps how to sell grow increasingly complicated.

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Knowledge Guru

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

As Dr. Chandross points out, the evidence suggests that this is not true… but most adults don’t know the research. They erroneously believe they will save time if they just listen to the lecture or watch a video. This isn’t to say that all adults don’t like games.

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Knowledge Guru

MAY 16, 2017

Although it’s a clear organizational imperative to develop them, research shows that almost 60 percent of first-time managers receive no training when they get promoted into a first-time leadership position. Discover why stories are more effective than facts, data, and research to change hearts and minds.

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Knowledge Guru

JANUARY 10, 2017

You’ll learn what responsive web design can teach learning and development, and hear about research on how clean, mobile-inspired design improves results. They will show how the design principles of the increasingly mobile web can make training more effective and improve learner adoption rates.

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Knowledge Guru

MAY 12, 2016

Plenty of vendors will tell you that microlearning is all about millennials , although research fails to back that up. Microlearning is either available on-demand or pushed to learners in regular intervals. Microlearning is really being driven by a shift in media consumption habits that impacts all generations.

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Knowledge Guru

MARCH 14, 2017

Subsequent research shows that the forgetting curve is actually quite variable and not set at 90%. Research shows this makes the brain focus more intensely, which increases knowledge retention. Research shows that repeated testing is better than repeated studying. He came up with the concept of the “forgetting curve.”

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Knowledge Guru

MAY 18, 2016

Over the last five to ten years, corporate learning professionals have scrambled to engage their learners in an increasingly digital world.

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Knowledge Guru

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Game-Based Learning Infographic: There’s a reason this infographic has been shared far and wide and even made it on to Edudemic: it’s a one-stop overview for valuable game-based learning research and case studies. Game Based Learning Gamification Learning Game Design Learning Research best of 2013'

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