Upside Learning

JUNE 24, 2009

When writing the whitepaper about Casual games , I did a fair bit of research and looked at several hundred web links. So here they are - a Top 100 Learning Game Resource list. If you are already developing learning games, these links will broaden your horizons, as they did mine. What Makes a Learning Game?

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Matrix

AUGUST 7, 2018

Without ruling out traditional L&D practices, informal learning should find its way into today’s workplace. Read more: The truth about informal learning: it happens all the time, anywhere. 8 practices to facilitate informal learning. Read more: 3 Steps towards a continuous learning culture.

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 11, 2021

To cope with this changed situation and make remote learning interesting, educational institutions have incorporated different learning techniques and tools. . Online learning games are an effective way to keep learners engaged, motivated and attentive towards their lessons. Helps retain information.

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LearningGuild

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

A software company applied a social online peer-to-peer recognition game as part of its new values- implementation campaign. This case study demonstrates the opportunity that social gaming offers. learning profession, as well as “lessons learned” and some conclusions for future applications.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 26, 2009

I've always been a big believer in the value and power of informal learning. Over the past few years, I've written quite a few posts about informal learning. is one part of systematizing support for informal learning. The person I most associate with informal learning is Jay Cross.

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Dashe & Thomson

JUNE 6, 2011

Those of you who visit the Social Learning Blog frequently will know by now that I’ve been on something of a “games-in-learning” kick for a while. One major reason, of course, is that games represent one of the cutting-edge aspects of our industry, and our blog seeks to explore anything that’s new and exciting.

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Recently, I wrote an article for ASTD’s Learning Circuits titled Barriers to Adopting Games in Corporate Environments. The concept behind the article is that there are some major reasons why games, which should be readily adopted as efficient, effective learning tools are not being adopted. you passed a test.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 4, 2011

Like many enterprise learning companies, we are actively brainstorming ways to incorporate collaborative Web 2.0 technologies into our training programs, but rarely do we find a client that wants to create a robust learning environment comprised of both formal and informal components. ILT vs. WBT vs. informal learning).

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 25, 2011

Informal Workplace Learning. One way that valuable knowledge in the workplace is acquired is through the informal learning experiences of the everyday work life of employees. The Evolution of the Learning Game. The strategies for creating and using serious games have advanced.

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eLearning Cyclops

MARCH 6, 2011

Informal learning. Maybe I Can Informally Assess Its Impact #LCBQ. This months Big Question at Learning Circuits is regarding assessing the impact of informal learning. If you have identified specific things staff have learned and applied, look for how it has impacted the organization (results).

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Extends Class Informal Learning: Structuring a Blog Some informal learning resources Wiki or a Blog? Creating a Vibrant Learning Community Embracing Informal Learning (Whitepaper) __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Informal Learning: Are We Missing a HUGE Opportunity? with Bob Mosher of Learning Guide Solutions, presented by Massachusetts Chapter of ISPI and sponsored by Kineo. Games, the 4 letter word of corporations (solitaire was a performance support tool to teach mousing skills – but corporates took it off the desktop!)

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Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2016

These e-learning efforts have taken all kind of shapes, blended learning, tutorials, games and apps. Most organizations also have a rich learning management system (LMS) with herein (self) developed materials appropriate to the particular training needs of the organization.

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 26, 2006

Here is a whitepaper I wrote about informal learning. It explains some thoughts I have about informal learning as it relates to wikis, blogs, IM and RSS. You can read it here. __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide

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Tony Karrer

MAY 11, 2009

There's a fantastic post by Stephen Downes - New Technology Supporting Informal Learning. Training Modalities Stephen tells us at the outset: Online learning today is beginning to be dominated by developments in games, simulations and related technologies. It's definitely worth a read. eLearning Technology.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 10, 2006

Nick.com is “the place in cyberspace where fans of Nickelodeon (a television network for kids) can come to find out more about their favorite Nick stars, play games and have their opinions heard.” It is a site set up to attract and appeal to kids ages 9-14 (give or take a year or two.) technologies comfortably and effectively.

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ID Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2010

I am re-reading Informal Learning by Jay Cross and was going through the resource links he has provided. Apart from the book, which is a must read for anyone interested in the field of learning, the resource links are gold mines of knowledge, information and insights.

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eFront

JANUARY 24, 2017

Informal learning is impromptu. In this article, we’ll share 7 tips to use informal learning into your training strategy. How To Incorporate Informal Learning Into Your Corporate Training Strategy. How To Incorporate Informal Learning Into Your Corporate Training Strategy.

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Origin Learning

DECEMBER 29, 2014

From a very tender age, we are exposed to games: Chess, Monopoly, Scotland Yard… And that is for a reason, because games make learning not seem like ‘learning’. Our mind inputs far more concentration and participation in a game rather than something we are otherwise taught. Thus, games increase learning motivation.

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Brilliant Teams

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Custom eLearning Services: Your Key to Interactive and Immersive Learning Experiences In a world buzzing with information, learning has evolved beyond traditional classrooms. Custom eLearning services are the game-changers, offering a key to unlock interactive and immersive learning experiences.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning [My notes from a webinar. Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning … &#%!? Formal learning is intentional. [I

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Usable Learning

AUGUST 30, 2015

So I’ve been doing research for a chapter on social and informal learning that I’m adding the second edition, and I’ve been taking a look at some of the resources on social gaming because they know a *lot* about community development. This is collection of some of the best resources I’ve found.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 4, 2006

There is an interest question on the Learning Circuits blog that asks whether or not it is appropriate to write a book about informal learning. The argument goes "if informal learning is so important, why use a formal structure, like a book, to describe its value?"

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QuoDeck

JULY 5, 2018

Game-based learning pretty much screamed itself up,” says Bhattacharya. Games allow for more engaging learning experiences while also making the learner behaviour more measurable and analysable. So they put on their marketing hats to understand what would catch learners’ attention.

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Designing Digitally

APRIL 17, 2017

Title: Why Learning Games are Successful Description: There are several key elements of elearning that make it the most effective educational tool available. . Elearning games provide an opportunity to interact with real scenarios in a risk-free environment, which isn’t possible with more traditional methods of training.

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Limestone Learning

JULY 3, 2023

PT: Unleash the Magic: The Power of Analogue Games in a Digital World Are you ready to unleash the magic of analogue games in a digital world? for this exciting webinar where you’ll explore how analogue games can create meaningful and memorable experiences for your face-to-face audience or course. Thursday, July 13, 2023, 9 a.m.–10

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Learning Visions

APRIL 9, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, April 09, 2009 Building Better Learning Games Interested in building casual games for your learners? Focus on casual video games. Looked at existing games and saw issues. Income is collected.

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Vignettes Learning

APRIL 22, 2010

I nformal Learning Hits Brick Walls There is more than one way to implement informal learning. It is better to deal with the "formal" requirements of the organization on informal learning. This is a reality for many types of enterprise programs that impacts learning, work and performance. Ray Jimenez, PhD.

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Big Dog, Little Dog

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

Informal learning - the next big thing? We are on the threshold of a paradigm shift in learning. We have new learning environments and tools that enable us to access knowledge more effectively and to share and collaborate in better ways. Not playing around: Army to invest $50M in combat training games - Stars & Stripes.

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Designing Digitally

JUNE 13, 2016

Description: Experience API (xAPI), also referred to as the Tin Can API, advances the learning context commonly restricted in standard environments and allows for tracking informal learning events. The individual learner is also able to keep track of his own learning information. Flexibility.

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Zephyr Learning

JUNE 25, 2013

It demonstrates the need for a variety of activity approaches to delivering the learning. Throughout the eLearning series of articles we have referred to game based learning and the need to use utilise the game mechanics to deliver stimulating learning. True blended learning approach. Accessibility.

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eLearning Industry

JUNE 24, 2020

When people talk about education, they often stress the formal side of learning like delivering knowledge, getting high scores on exams, etc. But animation-based education is here to up the game, with animation you can get fun, practical, and informative learning all at the same time!

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Big Dog, Little Dog

MAY 4, 2009

Informal Learning: Directed and Flow Goals. People tend to fall into one of these two camps in terms of how they approach their own learning: Directed Learning Goals – specific focus. Flow Learning Goals – nonspecific, exploratory. Flow Learning Goals – nonspecific, exploratory. Scientific American.

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Informal Learning Flow. Next month, a new aggregator on Working Smarter from Internet Time Alliance , sponsored by Xyleme , will replace Informal Learning Flow. Welcome to the Decade of Games - HarvardBusiness.org , September 9, 2010. Welcome to the Decade of Games - HarvardBusiness.org , September 9, 2010.

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

APRIL 3, 2010

Best of Informal Learning Flow. Twitter for Learning – 55 Great Articles - eLearning Technology , March 24, 2010. Moodle: e-learning’s Frankenstein - Donald Clark Plan B , March 6, 2010. Lords, ladies and video games - Mind Hacks , March 18, 2010. Informal Snake Oil - Informal Learning , March 1, 2010.

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Jay Cross

AUGUST 12, 2012

The largest obstacle holding L&D professionals back from taking advantage of network technologies, distributed networks, social connections, peer interaction, and informal learning may be their bedrock belief that learning = courses. Join me next week for a simple game. What’s a course?

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Learning Visions

MARCH 22, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, March 22, 2007 Games vs. Gaming The topic that kept me thinking late last night: the difference between games and gaming; between people who play computer games and so-called gamers. Games for Girls.

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