Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

I teach adults who have a very low computer literacy level yet live in an environment where technology is required for learning (northern Arctic). Teaching procedural software calls for strategies other than the sink-or-swim. Teach to a Task. Often with teaching technology or a software, we teach by menus instead of tasks.

Teach 150

Teach Software Games Classes 150

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 30, 2010

As Knowles (1992) indicates, formative experiences of pre-service and beginning teachers influence the ways in which they think about teaching and, subsequently their actions in the classroom. Instructors tend to teach in the same style and format in which they have been taught. Learning to teach. Calfee & D. Berliner (Eds.),

Teach 205

Teach Case Study Format Pedagogy 205

Kapp Notes

APRIL 19, 2011

When thinking about creating a virtual world learning experience to teach problem solving, consider the following: Make them part of a case study —This strategy involves helping the learners to identify patterns within the cases by placing them in a case. Doing in a virtual world is often less threatening to the expert than “live” video.

Virtual World 159

Virtual World Case Study Problem Teach 159

Kapp Notes

MARCH 15, 2011

I am involved with a National Science Foundation project designed to teach middle school students various Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts. You can learn more at the web side Gaming2Learn. I am leading the design area of the team and other people are programming and piloting the process.

Teach 170

Teach Games Video Tutorial 170

Kapp Notes

MARCH 21, 2011

I am involved with a National Science Foundation project designed to teach middle school students various Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts. You can learn more at the web side Gaming2Learn.

Teach 155

Teach Games Platform Video 155

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Most teachers will say that they didn’t really know the material until they teach it. Therefore, instructors, trainers and teachers should encourage a "Teaching to Learn" atmosphere in their virtual or face-to-face classrooms. This method asks learners to teach what they are learning to each other.

Teach 100

Teach Learner Methods Lecture 100

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 25, 2010

Take a look at this innovative curriculum and start teaching how to build a guitar and the students will learn math, science and engineering almost as if by accident (but trust me, its planned very carefully in this curriculum). __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide.

Engineering 199

Engineering Teach Trust Tagging 199

Kapp Notes

JUNE 23, 2009

Then he contended that video games can't teach ethics, empathy or other important skills. Do sports always teach these laudable values? The school for those girls specializes in teaching students struggling with 'learning differences,' such as short attention spans or dyslexia." I believe in the lessons that sports teach us.

Games 172

Games Teach Video Coaching 172

Kapp Notes

JUNE 8, 2009

One of the best methods of teaching learners how to solve a problem is through the use of case studies and branching stories. Include the following in your case study to teach problem solving: ?

Problem 100

Problem Case Study Teach Skills 100

Kapp Notes

MAY 23, 2008

Following are three different segments designed to get you thinking--over the long weekend here in the states--about the evolution of training/teaching or lack there of. He noted that in “1913, it took 31 days to build an automobile and 16 weeks to teach Freshman English 101.”

Teach 100

Teach Training Train Internationalization 100

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

Recently, in two different contexts, I've been asked about some methods for teaching when the audience is comprised of different generations who have different preferences for learning. Chances are, you teach or train based on your own preferences. Also, have the learners teach each other (using guidelines you create.)

Teach 100

Teach Training Train Classes 100

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 21, 2007

How do you teach ethics? Or, more importantly, if you have to teach an ethics course in 2008, I suggest a reading list like this is a much better way to begin a discussion of ethics than with some type of training or e-learning course. It was riviting.

Teach 100

Teach Theory Player Picture 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 20, 2008

The power of games for learning is that they can teach lessons that the learner doesn't even realized she or he has learned until the time comes to apply those skills. He credits his experience playing the game for teaching him how to handle himself in an emergency situation. His medical background? Thanks to K.R.

Teach 100

Teach Games Skills Player 100

Kapp Notes

JULY 22, 2010

Here is a link to an interesting study of how the 3D simulation software, Thinking Worlds was used to create training to improve the Royal Navy's "worst performing course" – Engineering Safety Rounds Inspection. The simulation helped to cut failure rates by 54%. Here is the opening paragraph from the case study.

Case Study 176

Case Study Simulations Environment Teach 176

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 28, 2008

For teaching higher order skills it is always good idea because it requires the learner to apply multiple levels of thought to a situation. Running a business in something like Second Life is inexpensive and better way to teach business concepts than having students run an actual business in Real Life with big bucks.

Virtual World 113

Virtual World Teach Skills Cognitive 113

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 22, 2007

During the course, I gave some suggestions for effective learning sessions, first teach three things How to exit out of the software entirely. Not enough time is dedicated in software training to teaching the learner how to find help and information on his or her own. They wanted a "train-the-trainer" course. The HELP key.

Teach 100

Teach Software Tips Virtual World 100

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 10, 2007

Check out this TeacherTube Video about how a teacher is using Civilization III to teach history. Good stuff. It sure beats a memorization and repetition of facts. I especially like the viewpoint of the kids playing the game and learning history. Also, having a sceptic who eventually converts is a nice touch for the piece.

Teach 100

Teach Games Convert Classroom 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 19, 2007

The presentation got me thinking about teaching soft skills online (although we mostly taked about teaching software online) I have posted my thoughts on soft skills training at the Training Day blog. Last night I gave a presentation to the Seattle Captivate User's group 7:00 PST, 10:00 my time.

Teach 100

Teach Skills Technology Design 100

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

One solution used by Larry Ferlazzo who teaches English and Social Studies to English Language Learners at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California is to use free online games to help his students learn English as a Second Language. Here is the game Phantasy Quest used to help teach English as a Second Language.

Teach 100

Teach Games Guide Classes 100

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

The other day, I wrote on the topic of teacher performance and school reform in Bill Gates Puts his 2 Cents in the Pot (ok, a little more than 2 cents) then Clark Quinn of Learnlets posted a related comment and then expanded it in a really thoughtful post called Teacher preparation, and more , I think the discussion is worth following so check out (..)

Conversation 100

Conversation Teach Tagging Games 100

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Here is a list of online games and related items that I presented at the Fall 2009 Business Teacher Seminar in Grantville, PA.

Games 180

Games Ideas Business Teach 180

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 29, 2011

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.

Strategy 164

Strategy Teach Player Diversity Training 164

Kapp Notes

APRIL 22, 2011

Check out what John Hunter has to say about his interesting and intriguing game about world peace and his Wisdom Table.

Games 145

Games Teach Guide Content 145

Kapp Notes

APRIL 1, 2017

Here is a course called Core Strategies for Teaching in Higher Ed which covers everything from time management for professors to integrating alumni into your course to balancing the service, teaching and research commitments. Core Strategies for Teaching in Higher Ed by Karl Kapp. Learn to Write a Syllabus by Karl Kapp.

Distance Learning 186

Distance Learning Slides Tools Poll 186

Kapp Notes

JULY 31, 2014

In gamification example, pattern recognition can be used to teach a sales person to see a pattern in the type or request they are making relate to a specific type of product. In teaching history, a learner might be asked to identify the pattern of behavior of a certain country or group of countries that lead to armed conflict.

Pattern 259

Pattern Games Player Predictions 259

Kapp Notes

JULY 19, 2010

Here is a list of educational games that can be used to teach kids during the school year or over the summer break. This game teaches about Nobel Prize winning Chemistry Research. The Split Brain Experiments Game This game teaches kids about diabetes. Teaching basic math is a site called Academic Skill Builders.

Games 216

Games Classroom Education Virtual World 216

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Games would be so much better at teaching application. How about The Cheesecake Factory which created a mobile game in the form of an App that teaches servers how to make a hamburger or glamburger as they call it. Here is an interesting article titled Proof of Learning: Assessment in Serious Games.

Assessment 277

Assessment Games Ideas Learner 277

Kapp Notes

APRIL 8, 2014

In Mission One, the objective is to teach: Delta T (?T=Th-Tc). In Mission Two, the objective is to teach: Surface Area (A), Thermal Conductivity (K), Thickness (L). In Mission Three, the objective is to teach: Heat Flow Formula (Q=KA?T/L). Learning about heat flow through a game.

Module 186

Module Conference Games Simulations 186

Kapp Notes

MARCH 3, 2014

For example, a branching simulation is a great tool for teaching novice or relatively new employees certain concepts and procedures but a branching simulation is not as effective for experience learners. The experienced learner looks at the options in a branching simulation and says “I’d never pick anyone of those answers.”

Learning Strategy 269

Learning Strategy Games Simulations Strategy 269

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Here are a few ideas about creating a game to teach problem solving and creating a game to actually solve a problem like FoldIt. To teach problem solving, design a game where the learner : Assumes a role. Partakes in meaningful in-game dialogue. Navigates a complex storyline. Feels challenged. Manipulates variables within the game.

Problem 169

Problem Games Ideas Teach 169

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 25, 2014

Stone teaching game design concepts to teachers. One of the great things about Stone’s workshop is that he used games to teach about games. He did a great job helping the teachers to understand the basics of game design and how to apply it to their own subject matter. Stone talking about game design. Games Games video games'

Slideshare 139

Slideshare Games Director Evalution 139

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

When you are in the classroom or teaching online, you may want to find new and interesting ways to engage students. If you are thinking about being more adventurous in your teaching, think about gamifying some of your instruction. Here are some resources you may find helpful from the workshop.

Resources 159

Resources Cognitive Journal Poll 159

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

When you are in the classroom or teaching online, you may want to find new and interesting ways to engage students. If you are thinking about being more adventurous in your teaching, think about gamifying some of your instruction. Game-based Learning is NOT Didactic Instruction. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: __.

Resources 105

Resources Conference Gamification Simulations 105

Kapp Notes

MARCH 22, 2011

Teaching Implications. Teach novice learners the higher-order thinking skills around concepts and ideas–teach them the behavior of systems and not just the behavior of individual items within the system. Teaching Implications. Teach novices how to recognize patterns (hint, games do this really well!).

Comparison 184

Comparison Expert Games Pattern 184

Kapp Notes

APRIL 30, 2013

Lately, at Bloomsburg University where I teach, there have been some great cross-over and intermingling between academic endeavors of students and corporate experiences. Wearing a differnt hat…every year, twice a year, the graduate program in which I teach provides a mini-conference. Starting a Business.

RFP 189

RFP Director Simulations Sun 189

Kapp Notes

MAY 21, 2010

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) launched an online resource for potential and current educators in West Virginia called Teach West Virginia and as part of the initiative, a 3D world is playing a key role in the process. Along this journey, visitors collect clues to progress through the interactive game.

Virtual World 195

Virtual World Second Life Movie Teach 195

Kapp Notes

MAY 14, 2012

Mike gave the perspective of a technology educator and someone who is not an instructional designer and explained how gamification impacts him and the difficulties associated with gamification when your teaching load is heavy. He talked about gamification to of personal learning and sharing and the gamification of teaching.

Gamification 133

Gamification Blogging Blended Learning Games 133