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#DevLearn 2012: Kapp Presentation Resources

Kapp Notes

In a meta-analysis of more than 60 studies with 6,476 participants, it was found that trainees receiving instruction via a simulation game had 20% higher confidence they had learned the information taught in training and could perform the training-related tasks (self-efficacy) than trainees in a comparison group of more traditional methods.

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TechKnowledge 2012 Presentation Resources

Kapp Notes

Here are my slides from the TechKnowledge 2012 presentation “What Research Tells us about 3D Avatars, Storytelling and Serious games for Learning and Changing Behavior” plus videos and other links that go into more detail based on the topics I discussed. Kapp's ASTD TechKnowledge 2012 Presentation. & Ely, K.

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2012 in retrospective: top 10 posts

Challenge to Learn

In this post I will have a look at 2012 based on the top 10 post of this blog. I’m happy to see that this blog is growing (almost 250% up in comparison to 2011) although that is not my goal. It is the time of the year to look back and to make plans for the new year. The top 10 is: A new metaphor for e-Learning.

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Abstracts of Three Meta-Analysis Studies of Serious Games

Kapp Notes

Meta-analytic techniques were used to examine the instructional effectiveness of computer-based simulation games relative to a comparison group (k=65, N=6,476). 2012)A systematic literature review of empirical evidence on computer games and serious games. Tennyson RD, Jorczak RL. In O’Neil HF, Perez RS (Eds.), Oxford, UK: Elsevier.

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A Look Back at E-Learning in 2012

eLearning 24-7

The number of vendors who went mobile with tablets at the start of the year was extremely small compared to where it stands at the end of 2012. My Forecasts for 2012. Considering that the number was zero at the start of 2012. Numbers at the start of 2012 were dismal. . A win in my book. Online/Offline Synch.

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ASTD ICE 2013 Presentation Resources

Kapp Notes

When simulation games were used as a supplement to other instructional methods, the simulation game group had higher knowledge levels than the comparison group. However, when simulation games were used as standalone instruction, trainees in a comparison group learned more than trainees in the simulation game group.

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HTML 5 and eLearning Development

Upside Learning

The final draft of HTML 5 specifications will be ready by 2012! Ryan Stewart [a platform evangelist for Adobe] has made an interesting comparison between HTML 5 and Flash in this blog post which shows that there is a lot of work required before HTML could actually reach to the level of Flash Player 10.

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