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The Sound of Silence | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Sound of Silence by Jim on April 7, 2011 in eLearning At what point does narration really add anything to an eLearning module, and at what point is it simply being added because “it’s what’s expected?” Why don’t we hear that?

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Adding Social To Learning Games

Upside Learning

As our services in game design and development advance, we’re often asked how ‘social gaming’ paradigms can be used in learning games. I’ve been doing some thinking about social games; what makes them tick. When designing a social learning game, I’d definitely want to include one or more of these in some way or the other.

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Understanding How We Learn: Video vs. Text

fewStones

How Our Brains Process Information Remembering Things Remembering things is making mental notes in your brain. When you learn something, your brain takes snapshots using your senses, such as seeing, hearing, or feeling. How Watching Videos Affects Our Brain Watching videos is a way we work out our brains.

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The Impact of Game-Based Learning Solutions on Critical Thinking

Magic EdTech

Your eyes communicate visual information to your brain. After that, the brain must interpret the information received. According to the study, action video gamers have better brain function and a greater number of brain cell connections. Visual perception entails the comprehension of what you observe.

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Video games as Good Teachers

Kapp Notes

Games induce players to create their own worlds, to participate in social activities, to form effective teams, to reason and to save lives [51]. Gaming puts the player in control, gives clear, immediate feedback on progress, and offers progressively more challenging levels of achievement that a player reaches at his or her own pace.

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4 Game-Based Learning Solutions to Enhance Critical Thinking

Magic EdTech

Your eyes communicate visual information to your brain. After that, the brain must interpret the information received. According to the study, action video gamers have better brain function and a greater number of brain cell connections. Visual perception entails the comprehension of what you observe.

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Healing Through Play: Navigating the Landscape of Serious Games in Medical Education

Hurix Digital

The healthcare industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the Health Care and Social Assistance sector employing the most individuals according to the US Census Bureau. These games incorporate real-world challenges, allowing players to learn or practice skills in a safe and engaging environment.

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