Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

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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eLearning Industry

JANUARY 16, 2019

Game-based learning is an effective mechanism to build interactive and engaging learning experiences. This article talks about some best practices you should follow when using game-based templates in your eLearning modules. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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eLearning Brothers

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

American Fork, Utah — February 2 , 2023 — Game-based learning solutions leader, The Game Agency, a division of ELB Learning is pleased to announce they won a Gold Learning Technologies Award for Best Learning Game.

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B Online Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Every year globally, people spend huge amounts of money and time playing games. Most people who engage in video games choose to do so voluntarily, because it is fun and […]. The post How Games Motivate People and Applying it to eLearning appeared first on B Online Learning.

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Kalisa Young

APRIL 26, 2023

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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Kalisa Young

APRIL 26, 2023

Gamification is the use of game elements in non-game contexts to motivate and engage users. Thirdly, Duolingo uses a variety of game elements to make learning fun and engaging. These game elements can provide users with a sense of achievement and progress, which motivates them to continue learning.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

APRIL 11, 2023

Reading Time: 8 minutes Introduction I’ve been playing video games quite a bit lately. Mainly, I’ve been trying out new-to-me games that use interactive stories, gathering ideas for a project. I’ve also been scouring the internet for examples of various types of eLearning games. As I told my husband, “it’s research, I swear.”

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

MAY 23, 2023

Reading Time: 8 minutes Introduction The Training, Learning, and Development Community recently hosted Learning by Doing: Games and Gamification for Instructional Design. It was three days with ten sessions and fourteen speakers that added up to one amazing conference focused on learning games.

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LearnDash

JUNE 25, 2020

But how do you design a game for your course? I learned to type from an old computer game. It offered several typing games, each designed to teach a certain skill—where to find letters on the keyboard, where to find numbers, how to use capitals and punctuation, and (the hardest) how to gain a sense of rhythm. (I Interactive.

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eLearning Industry

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The Game Agency, a division of ELB Learning, won a Gold Learning Technologies Award for Best Learning Game. The game-based course, sponsored by the NHL, taps into students' interests, specifically video games and sports, in order to teach STEM skills. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 28, 2018

If past is prologue, the learning game industry is set for a wild ride in 2018. One of the most interesting trends and developments across the gaming industry is the surge in the popularity of both board and card games. Resurgence of “Analog” Games. In fact, in 2017 over 5,000 board games were introduced into the U.S.

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eLearning Industry

JANUARY 12, 2023

As the video game industry expands, game designers are already aware that the concentration of strategy and culture on the player will generate a positive User Experience that will raise user engagement. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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eLearning Brothers

MARCH 30, 2023

Serious games and gamification are two eLearning strategies (and current buzzwords) that can easily cause some confusion. They are similar and have similar uses, yet they’re distinctly different as well.

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Ed App

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Game-based training has gained popularity as it’s more engaging and enjoyable than traditional forms of training. If you’re looking for ways to implement this, let’s look at some game-based training examples you can use. What is Game-based Training? Game-Based Training Example #1 – Simulations.

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eLearning Industry

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This article discusses game-based learning, including its benefits and the various forms it can take in children's education. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Raptivity

JULY 7, 2020

Game-based learning has witnessed tremendous growth and adoption in the past few years and continues to be recognized as one of the most important elements of the modern learning approach. Endless life lessons have been derived from games that we all have played from childhood until date. Specify Game Rules at The Start.

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eLearning Industry

JANUARY 24, 2023

Hence, they need to take compliance training more seriously, using game-based learning. Companies have a lot at stake when it comes to compliance. If anything goes wrong, they have to bear the brunt of the fallout. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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dominKnow

JANUARY 10, 2023

In past blog articles, we've talked about the difference between eLearning gamification and eLearning games. Gamification involves leveraging certain game mechanics to increase engagement. Learners won't necessarily be aware they're playing a game.

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Origin Learning

AUGUST 31, 2021

We continue with the topic of gamification and bring to you our latest blog post that focuses on game elements. The post Game Elements that Make eLearning Better appeared first on Blog - Originlearning.

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CommLab India

APRIL 20, 2023

In this post, we explore how AR is changing the game in eLearning design and development. Augmented Reality is revolutionizing the eLearning industry by enhancing the learning experience through immersive visuals and interactive elements.

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Association eLearning

OCTOBER 4, 2017

People often just look at video games as fun, but they can also be played to aid learning. Listed below are examples of when gaming and learning are combined to give learners an optimal, innovative experience. Learning About Video Game Design. I’ve seen several games that incorporate this idea. Healthcare Training.

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Magic EdTech

JANUARY 24, 2023

There is a common conception that playing video games can lead to extreme behavior or game addiction. This is because games have a tendency to raise a child’s engagement levels, causing them to become absorbed in the game mechanics. What exactly are game-based learning solutions, one might wonder?

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eLearning Industry

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Using games in classrooms is slowly becoming a standard tool to help teachers enhance learning among their students. It can help students learn social skills and critical thinking and motivate them to learn new things. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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eLearning Industry

MARCH 22, 2023

Download this eBook by ELB Learning to make the most of Virtual Reality and games and transform your training program. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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eLearning Industry

JANUARY 23, 2022

Games are so much more than pretty pictures and fun experiences. Game designers understand human psychology and how people learn; they have to in order to keep them engaged and invested. In this article, we explore 4 key principles used in serious game design. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 22, 2013

There is an important difference between games that teach a learner how to do something and games that test what a learner already knows. Too often those two types of games are confused and an instructional designer or other person places the wrong type of game into the curriculum.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Last weekend, I was with friends and I introduced them to the game Forbidden Island. The game is a cooperative one rather than a competitive one. To me, the game is a lot of fun to play. To two of my four friends playing, the game was torture. The game has won a ton of awards and millions have played it.

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Kapp Notes

JULY 28, 2014

Strategy games are a popular type of games that require players to outwit and outmaneuver fellow players through careful decision making, planning several moves ahead and attempting to predict outcomes and consequences of both their moves and their opponent’s moves. Perhaps one of the best known strategy games is Chess.

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Raptivity

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Games in any form are a source of fun, competition, motivation, and learning. Using games in online sessions can increase engagement levels significantly. There is a lot that learners can gain from games. Simple educational games can act as a great breather between long online lectures. Pizza Mania.

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 18, 2023

Serious games are one of the most effective learning methods for corporate training. This game-based learning method is innovative and can make the training sessions more engaging. What are serious games? Serious games are designed to teach employees industry-specific problem-solving skills in an engaging manner.

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