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Using Fantasy in Instructional #Games

Kapp Notes

I am often asked if an instructional or training game should be “realistic” or can the game have “fantasy” elements and still be an effective learning tool. It turns out that there are several valid and research-based reasons for including fantasy as a key element in the design of games to help people learn.

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Singapore Learning Symposium Resources #SLS2013

Kapp Notes

First we discussed, Why Games for Learning in Singapore? And discovered that Singapore has a robust games industry, here is some information about the games industry in Singapore. Singapore’s games sector comprises of over 62 games development, publishing and services companies. 2013), February 4).

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LEARNNOVATIONS ~ LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD

Learnnovators

So, here we go… Looking Back at 2013. The goal that we had set for ourselves in 2013 was to be focussed on our commitment to promote ‘good learning’. On 15th November 2013, we launched ‘Crystal Balling with Learnnovators’ – a thought-provoking interview series that attempts to gaze into the future of learning. Tom Kuhlmann.

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Tin Can API: What It Has in Store for Online Learning Environments

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Released in April 2013, Tin Can API succeeded its long-established predecessor, SCORM or Sharable Content Object Reference Model. It was done as a part of a research project commissioned by The Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative. Later on, it was officially renamed as “ xAPI ” or “ Experience API ” by ADL.

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What Is xAPI? Overview & Benefits of Experience API

WhatFix

the Director of the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative, aptly said, ‘xAPI is what helps us put the puzzle together’. Developed in 2013 (then known as Project Tin Can), xAPI was created to be the successor of SCORM , the most widely used learning specification form. And as Sae Schatz, Ph.D. , What Is xAPI?

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The What, How and Why of xAPI in Corporate Learning

WhatFix

who serves as the Director of the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative, aptly put it ‘xAPI helps us put the puzzle together’. So, in 2013, the developers of SCORM released xAPI (also known as Tin Can). That trend is understandable, considering xAPI is still far too new to the game. . As Sae Schatz, Ph.D. ,

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Top 11 Disruptive E-Learning Technologies For 2013

Learnnovators

Tin Can API is a new and evolving learning technology specification (from ADL – the SCORM people). It allows track informal learning experiences such as playing games and simulations, and also real-world activities (such as visiting web sites, attending conferences, etc.) Published on 15-Aug-2013. TIN CAN API.