Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Way back in the 2008 Bowl Championship Series football game, number two ranked Louisiana State University (LSU) defeated (some would say humbled) number one ranked Ohio State in a 38 to 24 victory. Thinking Like Your Opponent. The LSU offensive coordinator used a custom-made videogame to help his quarterbacks learn to read defenses.

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 16, 2007

Especially as more and more people adopt these technologies. In fact, today I am giving session in Salt Lake City on this various topic to learning and development professionals who want to add these technologies to their toolkit.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 3, 2008

It's always interesting to look back at the past year - 2008, think about what has changed for me during the year, and think about what that means for the next year - 2009. To do my review, I first looked at what I was writing about and what people were reading on my blog in 2008. June 1, 2008 was when Work Literacy Launched.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Gamification is an emergent approach to instruction which facilitates learning and encourages motivation through the use of game elements, mechanics and game-based thinking. The idea is to integrate game-based elements more commonly seen in video, entertainment focused or mobile games into instructional environments.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 5, 2008

The ASTD Big Question for January is "What are your Predictions for Learning in 2008?" The three questions, now modified for 2008, are: What will you remember most about 2007? What are the biggest challenges for you/us as head into 2008? What are your predictions for 2008? Which Superhero am I? get in shape."

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From the Coleface

JANUARY 15, 2008

Welcome to 2008. The Learning Technologies show is on 30 and 31 January. Watch out for some lovely graphics requiring lateral thinking and a big game of human bingo respectively. I’ve had a fantastic start to the year, with the joys of becoming a father for the first time.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 20, 2008

ClassTools.net: Games for Education. Free games, tools, and graphic organizers, including a Venn Diagram, priority chart, timeline, and timer. You can create your own casual games with questions, like a word game based on “Space Invaders.&#. tags: education , tools , flash , games. tags: e-learning.

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Attensi

MARCH 4, 2024

Attensi INSIGHTS Simulated Experience is the New Baseball Practice Discover the benefits of game-based simulation training in modern learning. No substitute for experience Can you imagine being put into a game before you were able to practice drills? This technology is available right now, and it is only getting better.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 18, 2008

Here are some great reads to take you into 2009 and to get you to think about technology, learning and games from a new perspective. It doesn't approach the topic from a learning perspective, instead it provides a much broader view and does a good job of explaining the impact these technologies are already having on organizations.

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Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

Thinking Creatively was about a piece I’d read from Anthony Chivetta, written in 2008. Technology has continued to advance and the workd in which our school leavers are entering has changed too. ” came up, which made me think of one of my old posts … from 2013 no less! ” Anthony Chivetta. Or are we?

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Upside Learning

APRIL 5, 2009

Accenture has published exactly this sort of data about the adoption of consumer technology by Boomers and Gen X and Y. Their findings represent research completed in the winter of 2008/2009 and provides direct comparisons with last winter’s 2007/2008 data. Technology Trends. Read it here.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 14, 2008

Matching game about skills for instructional designers. tags: flash , game , instructionaldesign. Instructional Technology Program > Student Resources > Instructional Designer Skills. tags: instructionaldesign , training , technology , career. The Many Hats of an Instructional Designer. Invite Senior Leadership.

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Tony Karrer

APRIL 20, 2010

I received some interesting questions (and you know I love questions) from someone doing eLearning industry market research around trends in simulations, games, social learning. Shouldn’t there be a Management 101 Game program that’s sold 10M copies in the US? See also When Do Learning Games Make Business Sense?

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InWhatLanguage

APRIL 20, 2018

Game design has undeniably brought tremendous joy and treasured memories to the lives of countless people around the globe. It seems not too long ago when we spent our time marveling at the world that games would take us to[sg_popup id=94]. Now that’s not to say that you should spend your entire life playing video games.

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Here are three games that can be used to teach the civics topics of how elections are conducted, how the Supreme Court functions and the complicated issues of the Middle East. Supreme Court Justices in the game Supreme Decision. as well as a list of other civics related games. The game requires a Shockwave plug-in.

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OpenSesame

JANUARY 1, 2014

Human communication can be broadly defined as the sharing of experience or the creation of meaning between two or more people (Tubbs & Moss, 2008). However, it is important to ensure that ‘the means justify the end’ to avoid the seduction of technology and the use of tools simply because they exist.

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

This initiative aims to increase science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) literacy among students in US educational institutions. computer and video game publishers, says "Computer and video games are one of the most effective ways to reach America's children and encourage them to stay interested in vital STEM principles."

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InWhatLanguage

APRIL 20, 2018

Game design has undeniably brought tremendous joy and treasured memories to the lives of countless people around the globe. It seems not too long ago when we spent our time marveling at the world that games would take us to[sg_popup id=94]. Now that’s not to say that you should spend your entire life playing video games.

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InWhatLanguage

APRIL 20, 2018

Game design has undeniably brought tremendous joy and treasured memories to the lives of countless people around the globe. It seems not too long ago when we spent our time marveling at the world that games would take us to[sg_popup id=94]. Now that’s not to say that you should spend your entire life playing video games.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 26, 2008

The ASTD Big question this month is What did you learn about learning in 2008? The powerful little computer literally has dozens and dozens of games that teach every thing from Spanish to French to Problem-Solving and even how to cook. Here are a few of the lessons I have learned. Then begin to design your mobile learning objects.

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Learning with e's

DECEMBER 13, 2008

There are so many new tools and technologies I have stumbled upon (no that isn't one of them) over the last year, it's almost as if I have just stepped out of a time machine and into the future. But the tools and technologies I have been introduced to this year have made the year for me. It has to be the social networking tool of 2008.

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OpenSesame

JANUARY 1, 2014

Human communication can be broadly defined as the sharing of experience or the creation of meaning between two or more people (Tubbs & Moss, 2008). However, it is important to ensure that ‘the means justify the end’ to avoid the seduction of technology and the use of tools simply because they exist. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

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Growth Engineering

MARCH 9, 2016

Game based learning is a hot topic in L&D and it doesn’t take long for somebody to ask the question: Does it actually work? Since game-based learning is a relatively new approach to instruction, research into the efficacy of learning games isn’t very widespread. 11% higher declarative knowledge. Cavus et al.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 3, 2008

Most students think their writing would improve if they could use more technology to practice writing for school. Survey results about teens and writing, showing that students who blog write more for personal reasons and are more likely to think writing skills are essential. tags: blog , writing , education , k-12.

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Growth Engineering

MARCH 17, 2016

Technology is shooting ahead faster than we can keep up with it and the world of learning games is no exception. The future of game-based learning is right on our doorstep and if you’re wondering how you’re going to stay on the cutting edge, preparation is half the battle. Game-Based Learning Shifts Towards Mobile.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 1, 2016

Previous posts in this series tracked the development of educational technology over 40 years. I first started working in the field of educational technology in January 1976, at a time when technology was used more for teaching than it was for learning. They also have the capacity to support personal learning. Unported License.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

.  The Horizon Report also predicts augmented reality and game-based learning will take two to three years for adoption and gesture based computing and learning analytics will take four to five years. Check out the links below for more on how these learning technologies are really just around the corner as well.

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Kapp Notes

JULY 1, 2008

They are not all training related and I am sure you've heard of them but they are some of the more interesting books I've read about the changing Internet and overall technology climate. Moore deftly explains how to move a technology into the main stream. Any way here are some interesting books for summer reading.

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Tony Karrer

MAY 11, 2009

There's a fantastic post by Stephen Downes - New Technology Supporting Informal Learning. So as you read this, keep in mind that Stephen was primarily talking about technology that can support a Formal Learning Event that heavily leverages Informal / Social Learning as it's primary mechanism. eLearning Technology.

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Kapp Notes

JULY 16, 2008

Additionally, the each received a copy of Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning and even an associated homework assignment.honestly the homework was not my idea. We discussed the use of 3D virtual worlds like Second Life, podcasting content, the use of Wikipedia in the classroom and games and simulations for the classroom.

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Clark Quinn

OCTOBER 20, 2010

I’ve ranged over design, social, games, mobile, strategy and more in many different ways. So the work I did laying out the appropriate elements for game design in 1998 were appropriate for a book in 2005. Tags: games mobile strategy. In many ways, it can seem like we revisit the same old ideas again and again.

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

billion, about a $1 billion dollar overall loss from 2008. Companies spent $1,036 per learner this year ($1,075 in 2008). use online or computer-based technologies for their training delivery. Training Expenditures (including payroll and spending on external products and services) was $52.2 Payroll was $32.9

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Designing learning and technology for educational reform. Relationships Between Game Attributes and Learning Outcomes: Review and Research Proposals Simulation & Gaming April 2009 40: 217-266, first published on August 26, 2008 doi:10.1177/1046878108321866. References. Norakowski, J., & Rasmussen, C. Burke, C.S.

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Web Courseworks

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

I’ve been attending eLearning Guild conferences since the community of practice’s inception around 2008. I was excited to see Madison, Wisconsin’s Filament Games exhibiting for the first time in 2016. They should have success bringing their unique K-12 gaming creation experience to Adult Learning with VR. Factory tours.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 22, 2010

One of the papers, co-written by Gareth Excell and John Edwards, is entitled: How can child-friendly technologies enhance children’s learning? I'm particularly excited by this one, because the notion of 'child friendly' technologies has not been addressed that often in the recent literature.

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Axonify

JANUARY 6, 2017

In 2008 more than 70% of L&D spending went into formal corporate training, today its less than 30%. The LMS, as I write about in the article “ Corporate LMS Technology Takes A Turn ,” is becoming marginalized. Games and gamification for learning will continue at a strong pace. But people don’t have time.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 29, 2011

When it comes to learning, the issue these days is not so much that we don't have the technology or the know-how to make some really cool stuff. The issue is how to use that technology in meaningful ways to create actual learning--not just flashy, technology-packed modules of fluff. "  

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