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L&D and D&D: Learning and Role Playing Games

Experiencing eLearning

I was invited to be part of a discussion about D&D (Dungeons and Dragons), role playing games, and learning. We discussed our experiences with paper RPGs, both as players and DMs (Dungeon Masters, the folks who run games). We talked about how games overlap with instructional design. It was a really fun, geeky conversation.

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Unpacking collaboration and cooperation?

Clark Quinn

My colleague, Harold Jarche ( the PKM guy), has maintained that cooperation is of more value than collaboration. So here’s a stab an unpacking collaboration and cooperation. His argument, most convincingly can be summed up in this quote (I’ve simplified) he takes from Stephen Downes: collaboration means ‘working together’.

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3 Benefits of Collaborative Gaming in eLearning

Digitec Interactive

Many companies today are closing this gap my making use of collaborative games in their eLearning. Collaborative gaming takes all the benefits we know from gamification and turns it into a group event. Engaging, cooperative, and practical, here are the three main benefits of using collaborative gaming.

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The Future of eLearning: How Gamification is Changing the Game

Kalisa Young

Gamification is the process of adding game-like elements to non-game contexts, such as education. In addition, game mechanics such as leader boards and rewards can encourage students to be more competitive while learning. By adding game-like elements, learners are more likely to participate and complete tasks.

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Everyone Wins! How Games Can Improve Learning Outcomes Across Multiple Generations

Speaker: Stephen Baer, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Game Agency

Nearly 70% of American adults play video games. Because games provide a fun, motivational, and risk-free medium to compete, collaborate, and conquer. More and more instructional designers are asking what games they should use to increase the effectiveness of their training and to engage their target audience.

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Extended Development Teams: Crafting Success through Remote Collaboration

Aptara

Amidst this transformative landscape, one strategy has emerged as a beacon of collaboration and progress: the Extended Development Team. In this journey through the intricacies of remote collaboration, we unveil the untold potential and strategic nuances that set the stage for success in extended software development teams.

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Collaborative learning activities to improve learning experiences

Wizcabin

According to the adage, two heads are better than one, collaborative learning benefits learners more. E-Learning experts have found that through collaboration, students teach each other by addressing misunderstandings, clarifying arduous terms, and evaluating other ideas. There is a range of group or pair discussions which includes.

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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Authoring Tool

Knowing what you need from an eLearning authoring tool can be hard, especially when there are so many options on the market. gomo’s new ebook aims to save you time and hassle by identifying 12 must-have authoring tool features.