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. A study, “Video Games in the 21st Century: The 2010 Report,” detailed the impact that computer and video game companies have on America’s economy. GDP in 2009.

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Games Software Association Site 216

Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2012

It was sparked by Ruth Clark’s article “ Why Games Don’t Teach. ” So, So looking at the argument, Why Games Don’t Teach, we have several interesting positions: Games Don’t Teach. All current reviews of adequately designed and peer-reviewed research have found NO learning or motivational benefits from games.

Teach 239

Teach Games Simulations Cognitive 239

Kapp Notes

MARCH 19, 2015

A number of meta-analysis studies have been conducted in the field of game-based learning attempting to create generalizable findings that can be used to select and create meaningful educational and instructional game experiences. Embed the instructional game into the curriculum. Embed the instructional game into the curriculum.

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Guidelines Games Classroom Effectiveness 100

Clark Quinn

JANUARY 1, 2010

Sims, Games, and Virtual Worlds. Predictions for 2009. I welcome your thoughts of what made these the most interesting posts of 2009. Learning Twitter Chat! New) Monday Broken ID Series: Objectives. Learning Styles, Brain-Based Learning, and Daniel Willingham. Learning Organization Dimensions. The 7 c’s of natural learning.

Social Media 140

Social Media Virtual World Learning Styles Predictions 140

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 23, 2013

And then presenting on Five Things that Instructional Designers can Learn from Game Designers. Five Things Game Designers Can Teach eLearning Designers from Karl Kapp. Here are the five elements of thinking like a game designer. Med Educ 43: 1174–1181, 2009. [2] Here is some information on thinking like a game designer.

DevLearn 191

DevLearn Games Resources Design 191

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 15, 2013

Fengfeng Ke, a researcher focusing on digital game-based learning, computer-supported collaborative learning, and simulations for instructional use, conducted a review of 89 research articles that provided empirical data on the application and effectiveness of computer-based instructional games. Source: Ke, F.

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Research Games Summary Cognitive 202

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 9, 2009

In fact, my 12 eLearning Predictions for 2009 , was most popular post for 2009 (see 2009 Top Posts and Topics ) and it came up pretty high in the recent Top 125 eLearning Posts of 2009. So this post is my chance to go back to the predictions I made at the start of 2009 and see how I did. #1

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Predictions Virtual Classroom Wiki eLearning 2.0 183

Upside Learning

APRIL 19, 2010

I’ll be making an online presentation about the fundamental differences between games and simulation at 11:00 AM IST on 24th April, 2010. The presentation is meant for beginners, and will help them draw lines between simulations and games from a learning and learner experience perspective. See you on Saturday.

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Simulations Games Beginner Communities of Practice 188

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 7, 2012

This as reported by Fox and Bailenson (2009). In similar study conducted by Yee, Bailenson & Ducheneaut, (2009), had three control group. Trainees’ gain higher confidence in applying learning from a training session to their job when the training is simulation game based. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al. Bailenson, J. &

Simulations 160

Simulations Games Gamification Network 160

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The Role of Games and Simulations In Learning. This as reported by Fox and Bailenson (2009). In similar study conducted by Yee, Bailenson & Ducheneaut, (2009), had three control group. Trainees’ gain higher confidence in applying learning from a training session to their job when the training is simulation game based.

Simulations 189

Simulations Research Games Comparison 189

Kapp Notes

JULY 12, 2011

Yesterday, I posted an article about the over 60 set and how video games help to keep them sharp. Staying Sharp with Video Games ). Effect of Computer-Based Video Games on Children: An Experimental Study. After I did that Rajneesh left a comment inquiring if the same was true for youngsters. Source: Chuang, T.-Y.,

Games 150

Games Video Study Problem 150

Upside Learning

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Jane Hart released the final list of top 100 tools for learning 2009 last month. We contributed to this list and here’s the list of Our Top 10 Tools for Learning 2009. Here is a presentation put up by Jane on SlideShare : Top 100 Tools for Learning 2009. Related posts: Top 100 Learning Game Resources. 2. Delicious.

Google Docs 178

Google Docs Slideshare Tools PLE 178

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 12, 2009

Take a look and let me know what your predictions are for 2009. eLearn Magazine's Predictions for 2009 __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide.

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Predictions Tagging Games Guide 100

eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 21, 2014

The eLearning Template Library includes Games, Quizzes, Interactions, Cutout People Images, Scenarios, Player Skins, Layouts, Stock Images, and Sounds. eLearning Brothers was founded in 2009 by two brothers that saw a need to enable eLearning developers and instructional designers with great looking eLearning templates.

Authoring Tools 135

Authoring Tools eLearning Adobe Captivate Templates 135

Kapp Notes

MARCH 17, 2011

One of the features video games, board games and other types of games have over traditional learning environments is the frequency and intensity of feedback. Feedback in games is almost constant. Feedback in learning or playing games is designed to evoke the correct behavior, thoughts or actions.

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Games Video Player Delicious 224

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Building Better Learning Games My live blogged notes from an April 2009 webinar with Enspire learning. From January 2009, in which I get Karl Kapp’s goat ;) 5. I wrote this one back in June 2009 and it does seem to be the year of Moodle. Looking through this list, most of these posts weren’t even written in 2009!

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Enspire Learning Objects Moodle Instructional Design 100

Tony Karrer

APRIL 13, 2009

Top 100 eLearning Items - eLearning Technology , April 7, 2009 Interesting that my own post got the top spot. My top ten tips for getting started with eLearning: - Ignatia Webs , April 6, 2009 It ain’t always easy to dive into eLearning. Focus on casual video games. It always looks much easier than it is. ah, what bliss!

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Diversity Training Authoring Tools Portal Screencast 100

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 18, 2009

And now, I have partnered with Robyn DeFelice of DishingDesign and we have updated the article for 2009. Time to Develop One Hour of Training Perhaps the most interesting part of the article is the comparison of 2003 and 2009 numbers. In 2009, the low estimate is 49 and 89.both How Long Does it Take? both higher.

Centra 180

Centra WebEx eLearning Guild Adobe Connect 180

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 27, 2014

(Gibson, 2009). Sitzmann (2011) found individuals learned more, relative to a comparison group, when simulation games actively, rather than passively, conveyed course material. Although not looking at gamification specifically, the principle of engagement within games is a required element for learning within gamification design.

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Gamification Cognitive Simulations Theory 269

eLearning Cyclops

DECEMBER 2, 2009

December's Big Question at the Learning Circuits blog is "What did you learn about learning in 2009," but they also suggest looking at your top 2009 posts for "aha moments." So, here are my top ten 2009 posts according my blog's best of list found through eLearningLearning. Can't go wrong with games and learning.

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Big Question Google Wave Storyboard Compliance Training 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. The game is now under the watchful eye of Junior Achievement.) Tags: Games Games video games. JA Titan is a business simulation for high school students.

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Games Ideas Business Teach 180

Upside Learning

APRIL 1, 2010

I attended the two day conference on Game Based Learning held earlier this week in London. The delegate strength suggests increasing interest in game based learning, which is nice. It will also feature an industry first game based learning awards! I attended a key session about Games for Healthcare.

Games 178

Games Simulations Blended Learning Metrics 178

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

candidate about games and simulations to augment his literature review. So here is the answer to the first question which is, “What are the key advantages of Serious Games/Immersive Learning Simulations?&#. Game Element. Learning outcomes presented in a game context with specific missions/goals/tasks. Key Advantage.

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Simulations Games Player Theory 219

Clark Quinn

DECEMBER 30, 2008

Over at eLearn Magazine , Lisa Neal Gualtieri gets elearning predictions for 2009, and they’re reliably interesting. We’ll see more use of games (er, Immersive Learning Simulations) as a powerful learning opportunity, and tools to make it easier to develop. I continue to see interest in games, and naturally I’m excited.

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Predictions Social Networks Simulations Social Network 100

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. We won't hear much this year, but in 2009, this will be something you'll hear in a big way. went mainstream and likely this will continue to grow in 2009.

Authoring Tools 100

Authoring Tools Social Networks Long Tail eLearning 2.0 100

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The ASTD Big question this month is an annual question: What did you learn about learning in 2009? So one of the tasks I will do to answer this question is to see what posts were the Best of 2009 from several different sources. Online Games for Teaching Business Concepts and Ideas. Random Web 2.0 Statistics. Audio in E-Learning.

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ASTD Statistics Virtual World Big Question 100

Upside Learning

JUNE 4, 2009

We decided to contribute to the 2009 list by sending in our own list of Top 10 Tools for Learning Professionals. 3D StudioMax: We use this 3D modeling, texturing, and animation tool to create environments for game-based learning, and for scenarios and products in our soft-skills and product-training courses.

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Tools Dreamweaver Adobe Flash 208

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Lately I've posted a number of entries related to statistics for video games, Web 2.0 Learning Statistics Video Games, Education and Entertainment Statistics Learning Statistics from ASTD 2009 State of the Industry Report Random Web 2.0 and the learning industry. Here are a list of the entries.

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Statistics Web Games ASTD 145

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Here is a recap of some facts assembled by the Entertainment Software Association : A total of 254 universities and other institutions of higher learning in 37 states and the District of Columbia now offer courses and degrees in computer and video game design, programming, and art. Among parents who play computer and video games, Peter D.

Games 100

Games Statistics Video Education 100

Kapp Notes

MAY 21, 2013

W209 – Interactivity, Games, and Gamification: A Research-Based Approach to Engaging Learners Through Games from Karl Kapp. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Raptivity(Games Pack). This as reported by Fox and Bailenson (2009). Companies Mentioned. Enspire Learning. Zombies Run.

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ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 228

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 26, 2009

In my post, 2008 2009 - written in December 2008, I looked at how well I did in those predictions, and my results were pretty good, not perfect. We've seen some traction by the game show type tools such as those by LearningWare. 2009 is going to be a big year for this issue. So, let's try it again this year. #1

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Predictions Virtual Classroom Wiki Corporate eLearning 125

Learning with e's

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Here is the title and abstract: Playing Games: Do Game Consoles have a Positive Impact on Girls’ Learning Outcomes and Motivation? Games based learning is currently a hotly debated topic in education and is a fertile field of study (Holmes, 2011; Abrams, 2009). Related Links What is it about games?

Games 81

Games Journal PLE VLE 81

Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

We’ve just announced the innovation awards associated with LearnTrends 2009. Thinking Worlds Thinking Worlds is a new kind of 3D “Serious Games” simulation engine and authoring tool. The session was fraught with technical difficulties, so I thought it would be worth capturing a bit about each of the four award winners here.

Innovation 100

Innovation Blended Learning Virtual Classroom Simulations 100

Kapp Notes

JULY 30, 2009

Opening my talk at the PDG Momentum 2009 Conference in Philadelphia. Rich made my day when he said that my last book, Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning was "as thick as a phone but but reads like a Dan Brown novel." I was challenged with a really interesting topic. Thanks Rich!

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Conference Simulations Virtual World Slides 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 22, 2014

Unfortunately, the weather here in Pennsylvania did not cooperate with my desire to head to Las Vegas to talk about game design. Here is some information on thinking like a game designer. Improve Training: Thinking Like a Game Designer. Five Gaming Elements for Effective eLearning. A study by Ersner-Hershfield et al.

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Slides Simulations Resources Comparison 203

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Mock E-Learning RFP Fall 2009 This semester the focus is on developing a “Training System” for the introduction of a new product from Big Power Tool Company (BPTC). student presentations will not be streamed. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide.

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Lithium RFP Social Media Exercise 100

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Understanding Games and Gamification for Serious Learning. Understanding Games and Gamification for Learning from Karl Kapp. One page design for a learning game created during the workshop. Three workshop attendees hard are work on their game design. One page design for a learning game created during the workshop.

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DevLearn Simulations Resources Comparison 242