Kapp Notes

AUGUST 22, 2007

Recently, I was asked to give some training to a group of software developers/analysts and others who work with software and then train others how to use that software. During the course, I gave some suggestions for effective learning sessions, first teach three things How to exit out of the software entirely.

Teach 100

Teach Software Tips Virtual World 100

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

We need to spend more time teaching architectural elements of a software application than the content of that system. Because it is impossible to teach an employee everything that he or she is going to need to know to complete a job in an environment that is constantly changing, teach them how to maximize their existing systems.

Classes 100

Classes Software System Help 100

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 15, 2006

Alum Scott Fisher and Shawn Rosler talked about how they are using Captivate to create user training on a software system used for electronic medical records. So the doctors can spend less time with the software system and more time with patients. The use of Captivate has saved time in stand up software training classes.

Software 100

Software Captivate Training Train 100

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 27, 2010

Here is some rapid prototyping advice courtesy of simulation developer, Thinking Worlds. Use a stock environment with the same general characteristics that the final environment will have. For example, select one of the stock offices in Thinking Worlds if your final game will be in an office.

Simulations 165

Simulations Stock Software Camera 165

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The participants will download the trial software for each software we are going to discuss and get to experiment for 20 minutes on a small project and then move to the next station. Here is a list of the software we are going to use in the Maker Faire. We are doing a Maker Faire of elearning development. Six stations in all.

Audacity 150

Audacity Online Learning iPhone iPad 150

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

So I am recommending several books and software tools. So here is the first of several blog postings about game software. More to follow such as Flash Games and special software for creating games quickly. 3D Software. Another free to get started 3D software is Unity 3D.

Games 253

Games Program Simulations Create 253

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 8, 2014

I received an email the other day from a person who is tasked with creating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) training for an online project management software. I also have a book which addresses software training. I call it the Kobayashi Maru of software training. Three Steps for Teaching Software.

Create 170

Create Simulations Training Train 170

Kapp Notes

MARCH 26, 2012

Here are some interesting facts about the video game industry in terms of the impact on society from The Entertainment Software Association web site. The report stated: From 2005 to 2010, the entertainment software industry’s revenue more than doubled. The entertainment software industry added nearly $5 billion to the U.S.

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Games Software Association Site 216

Kapp Notes

MARCH 1, 2017

Some of these slideshows will change slightly as we get closer to the event based on changes to the software. Other Software (this will be updated). PowerPoint. Taking Notes Right in PowerPoint. Take Notes Right on a PowerPoint Slide from Karl Kapp. Branching in PowerPoint. Branching in PowerPoint from Karl Kapp.

Resources 100

Resources Audacity Conference Poll 100

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Polling Software. Show the Learner Visible Signs of Their Learning. In Gamification, More Competitors Equal Less Competition. Measurement and Completion Achievements in Gamification. Goal Orientation in Gamification. Poll Everywhere.

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Conference Online Learning Poll Gamification 179

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 18, 2011

The software is free to download and comes with a number of fantastic, pre-built 3D figures and environments. I’ve discussed the software before: Turning an exam into a game. Rapid Prototyping Advice for Simulation Software Courtesy Thinking World. So you can build something and see how it works.

Simulations 173

Simulations Games Tools Develop 173

Kapp Notes

APRIL 9, 2012

The addition of EduNeering significantly enhances the online training and software offerings of UL’s Knowledge Services business unit with a solution focused on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical research education and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection and enforcement. ” Ms. About EduNeering.

Kaplan 157

Kaplan Compliance Training Compliance Global 157

Kapp Notes

JUNE 4, 2014

Polling Software. Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 1). Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 2). iPad for Educators Discussion about Gamification and Learning. Gamasutra Interview about Gamification. Poll EveryWhere. To learn more about gamification and games for learning: Click here to visit a catalog of Resources on this subject.

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Resources Poll Gamification iPad 189

Kapp Notes

MARCH 19, 2011

PowerPoint is slowly starting to broaden its capabilities and will, I predict, soon infringe on some well known software applications in the field of e-learning such as…web conferencing tools (and others).

Wimba 172

Wimba Centra Web PowerPoint 172

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Polling Software. Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 1). Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 2). iPad for Educators Discussion about Gamification and Learning. Gamasutra Interview about Gamification. Poll Everywhere. To learn more about gamification and games for learning: Click here to visit a catalog of Resources on this subject.

Gamification 177

Gamification Resources Poll iPad 177

Kapp Notes

JUNE 29, 2014

Polling Software. Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 1). Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 2). iPad for Educators Discussion about Gamification and Learning. Gamasutra Interview about Gamification. Poll EveryWhere. To learn more about gamification and games for learning: Click here to visit a catalog of Resources on this subject.

Resources 180

Resources Poll Gamification iPad 180

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Second, Rustici Software recently announced the launching of the eLearning Atlas–Below is the press release. Who is Rustici Software? Rustici Software creates products that simplify conforming with learning standards. the World’s Most Powerful e-Learning Authoring Software. It’s free- What’s the catch?

Industry 157

Industry Authoring Tools Trivantis Lectora 157

Kapp Notes

APRIL 12, 2014

Polling Software. Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 1). Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 2). iPad for Educators Discussion about Gamification and Learning. Gamasutra Interview about Gamification. Poll Everywhere. To learn more about gamification and games for learning: Click here to visit a catalog of Resources on this subject.

Resources 164

Resources Poll Gamification iPad 164

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 24, 2011

Wiki software allows users to create, edit and link web pages easily. Wiki software is often used to create collaborative websites. It is so named because of the speed in which wiki software allows someone to update the web site. Slide sharing software. A wiki is a self-organizing knowledge web site. Google Docs.

Social Networks 201

Social Networks Wiki Authoring Tools Social Learning 201

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 18, 2010

To me, the clever idea of making an updgrade to a new version of a software an exciting venture worthy of some humor is a good thing. Most software upgrades are painful and nightmarish for all involved so I thought this was a clever approach. They borrow from the Old Spice meme which has taken the web and TV by storm.

Upgrade 170

Upgrade Blackboard LMS Version 170

Kapp Notes

MAY 21, 2013

Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Unity 3D (3D Software, fairly Complex). W209 – Interactivity, Games, and Gamification: A Research-Based Approach to Engaging Learners Through Games from Karl Kapp. Companies Mentioned. Enspire Learning. Zombies Run. Knowledge Guru. Allen Interactions.

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ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 228

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Polling Software. Short Explanation of Gamification. Pinterest Page on Gamification Happenings. Gamification Happenings. Facebook Page on Gamification of Learning and Instruction. Facebook Gamification Page. Poll EveryWhere. Here is some information on thinking like a game designer. Improve Training: Thinking Like a Game Designer.

Resources 172

Resources Poll Gamification Social Networks 172

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 4, 2011

And he gave us a tour of their browser-based 3D campus tour software. For this class, we were privileged to have Andrew Hughes, the president of Designing Digitally visit with us. You can check out this video to an idea of what the student’s experienced on their tour.

Classes 145

Classes VOIP Virtual World Environment 145

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Here is a link to the Poll Everywhere software I used to play the Fact or Fishy Game. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Unity 3D (3D Software, fairly Complex). Games, Interactivity, Gamification for Learning: Creating Engaged Learners from Karl Kapp. Companies Mentioned Designing Digitally.

Simulations 209

Simulations Resources Conference Comparison 209

Kapp Notes

JUNE 12, 2014

Polling Software. Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 1). Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 2). iPad for Educators Discussion about Gamification and Learning. Gamasutra Interview about Gamification. Poll EveryWhere. To learn more about gamification and games for learning: Click here to visit a catalog of Resources on this subject.

Gamification 162

Gamification Slides Poll iPad 162

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Gamification seems to be exploding, I expect to see more software available to make game, gamification and simulation development easier. The Future of Gamification.

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Gamification Simulations Games Behavior 267

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

retail sales of video games, which includes portable and console hardware, software and accessories, generated revenues of close to $19.66 Source Sixty-eight percent of American households play computer or video games, according to new research from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents U.S.

Games 170

Games Video Toys Sales 170

Kapp Notes

APRIL 9, 2014

Polling Software. Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 1). Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 2). iPad for Educators Discussion about Gamification and Learning. Gamasutra Interview about Gamification. Poll Everywhere. To learn more about gamification and games for learning: Click here to visit a catalog of Resources on this subject.

Conference 140

Conference Resources Poll iPad 140

Kapp Notes

JULY 14, 2014

Polling Software. Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 1). Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 2). iPad for Educators Discussion about Gamification and Learning. Gamasutra Interview about Gamification. Poll EveryWhere.

Gamification 145

Gamification Resources Poll iPad 145

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Polling Software. Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 1). Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 2). iPad for Educators Discussion about Gamification and Learning. Gamasutra Interview about Gamification. Poll Everywhere. To learn more about gamification and games for learning: Click here to visit a catalog of Resources on this subject.

Resources 133

Resources Poll Gamification iPad 133

Kapp Notes

MARCH 22, 2013

Here is a link to the Poll Everywhere software I used to play the Fact or Fishy Game. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Unity 3D (3D Software, fairly Complex). Gamification of Learning from Karl Kapp. Companies Mentioned. Enspire Learning. Zombies Run. Knowledge Guru. Raptivity(Games Pack).

ASTD 195

ASTD Simulations Authoring Tools Comparison 195

Kapp Notes

JUNE 13, 2013

We then discussed how Adobe has created a game to help teach software called Level Up. It is the gamification of software training. Then we discussed how DARPA in the US is implementing something called Plan X to gamify elements of cyber warfare. Here are some links to interested articles on that topic.

Resources 191

Resources Cognitive Authoring Tools Simulations 191

Kapp Notes

JULY 18, 2014

Join me for an engaging event using audience response software via a distance. Sometimes people talk about gamification or game-based learning but don’t use the techniques in their webinars. Well this webinar will have game elements included so you can see how it’s done. Here is a description.

Games 138

Games Gamification Classroom Methods 138

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Polling Software. Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 1). Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 2). iPad for Educators Discussion about Gamification and Learning. Gamasutra Interview about Gamification. Poll Everywhere. To learn more about gamification and games for learning: Click here to visit a catalog of Resources on this subject.

Resources 145

Resources Simulations Poll Gamification 145

Kapp Notes

APRIL 9, 2012

The addition of EduNeering significantly enhances the online training and software offerings of UL’s Knowledge Services business unit with a solution focused on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical research education and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection and enforcement. ” Ms. About EduNeering.

Kaplan 100

Kaplan Compliance Training Compliance Global 100

Kapp Notes

MAY 28, 2014

Polling Software. Crystal Balling with Learnnovators (Part 2). iPad for Educators Discussion about Gamification and Learning. Gamasutra Interview about Gamification. Five Games for Learning Algebra. Poll EveryWhere. To learn more about gamification and games for learning: Click here to visit a catalog of Resources on this subject.

Resources 124

Resources Poll Gamification iPad 124

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

3) Here are some badging software that might be helpful (not at all a comprehensive list). It is a validation and verification of actual knowledge. The other is simply a recognition that the person took place in a certain activity or who attended a certain event. – Mozilla Open Badges. – Mambo.io. 10) Another video on Badging.

Micro-Learning 100

Micro-Learning Gamification Digital Open 100