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Can Games Transform the World? | Social Learning Blog

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Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Can Games Transform the World? Games seem like a really cool way to add some fun to learning and seem to pose little or no risk to the learning outcome.

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Virtual Boot-Camp: Games and Learning with the U.S. Military.

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Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Virtual Boot-Camp: Games and Learning with the U.S. Military by Jim on May 19, 2011 in Gaming Theory Think game-based training doesn’t have anything to offer your organization in the way of savings?

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eLearning Trends for 2018

Association eLearning

Game-based learning is also on the rise, as organizations seek to engage and challenge learners. Research shows that learners retain up to 9% more using game mechanics in courses. If you missed our recent webinar on this topic, check out the recording for great information on the use of story and games. Flexible LMS.

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Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? | Social Learning Blog

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But why is video so much more effective at accelerating innovation than, say, print – or even eLearning? Because video is, apparently, a perfect manifestation of social learning theory. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them.

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The Return of the (Digital) Native | Social Learning Blog

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Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.

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The Impact of Social Learning: Will You Be The First? | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Medical students and residents regularly learn new skills by first observing a procedure, then practicing the procedure under supervision, and finally teaching, or modeling, the procedure for another. Rob Mueller: Great post on using games as a training device. Jim: Glad you enjoyed the post, Liam! It is amazing ho. Properly d.

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Evaluating Your eLearning

eFront

The reason is simple: If you have an eLearning program that includes scenario-based interactions akin to serious games (never mind with the scoring), then this is the tool for you. Yes, that includes your newly churned out eLearning course ready to fly shortly! learning in immersive worlds: a review of game based learning, JiSC.