Knowledge Guru

APRIL 12, 2017

Your manager decides to include games and gamification as part of this year’s training strategy. As the instructional designer, she expects you to create the learning game. Many instructional designers are now asked to investigate serious games and gamification for use in their training. The problem?

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 25, 2024

In the fast-evolving landscape of professional development, instructional design plays a pivotal role in shaping effective and engaging learning experiences. Learning and development strategies are bound to play a crucial role not only in increasing employee retention but also empowering the enterprise at large, albeit in the long run.

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Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the world of instructional design, AI is proving a valuable asset by accelerating development timelines, creating more opportunities for personalization, and more. That’s why leading instructional design consultants leverage the technology, as it allows them to offer the best possible results to client organizations.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 21, 2013

Recently Sharon Boller of Bottom Line Performanc e and I did a presentation at ASTD2013 on Instructional Game Design. We talked about game design, the need to play games and how games can be used for learning in the first part of the one day workshop and in the second half of the workshop, we had the attendees create games.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

With instructional game design, as with any design, there are some common pitfalls one should strive to avoid. Pitfall #1 – Undertaking this process without playing games. You can’t design learning games if you don’t play or like games. This is a critical element in designing and creating a learning game.

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Making Change

AUGUST 5, 2009

Which objective are you more likely to fund? Learning objectives are wimpy. A typical learning objective focuses on what each person supposedly needs to know, ignoring whether this knowledge will actually lead to useful action. Many people start their design by writing learning objectives.

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Clarity Consultants

AUGUST 24, 2023

And as instructional design continues to evolve, technological breakthroughs showcase the importance of staying ahead. To set you up for success and to ensure that you stay on top of current technology, we’re delving into why keeping up with instructional design technology is crucial for delivering an effective learning experience.

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eLearningMind

OCTOBER 1, 2021

, expectations for learners, and the best delivery tool for learners (face-to-face, hands-on, blended learning). This is where they determine learning objectives, create outline after outline, develop scripts, select the user interface and environment (web-based? After the analysis, LxDs get started on the D in LxD: design.

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Challenge to Learn

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In this blog post, I elaborated on how this transformation boils down to a shift away from content creation by instructional designers. Instead, learning content is often being generated in a more decentralized manner by the employees. I have been referring to this concept as Employee Generated Learning. The Co-creating role.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 4, 2011

Integrating Game Design Principles into Instructional Design for e-Learning. Learning Objectives. Identify the characteristics of games that create motivation and engagement. Integrate game structures into instructional designs for standard e-learning content. Game show variations.

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InSync Training

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Measuring the impact of gamification or game-based learning can seem challenging. How do we know if gamification motivated our team to learn more? How do we know if the game-based eLearning we created will affect productivity? How do we know if our learners are more engaged?

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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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eLearningMind

JANUARY 15, 2021

, expectations for learners, and the best delivery tool for learners (face-to-face, hands-on, blended learning). This is where they determine learning objectives, create outline after outline, develop scripts, select the user interface and environment (web-based? What’s the difference between LxD and Instructional Design?

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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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Clarity Consultants

APRIL 26, 2023

While developing learning and development (L&D) strategies for their organization, many company leaders are introduced to the concept of instructional design. In turn, they’re frequently made aware of professionals in instructional designer roles. What Is an Instructional Designer?

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 21, 2023

Similarly, gamification in instructional design can improve information retention and positively impact engagement and collaboration. Understand the Audience Incorporate the Right Gaming Elements & Techniques Mention Clear Instructions and Rules Provide Feedback, Evaluate, and Adjust Be Creative In Conclusion What is Gamification?

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IT Training Department Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire an instructional designer, find some help for your next project, or are an instructional designer looking to improve your skills, this blog post is a must-read. For training resources to have maximum impact, instructional designers must adhere to the instructional design commandments.

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Hurix Digital

JULY 19, 2023

Game-based learning in education is more popular than ever. Proven to motivate and engage students, digital learning tools are used in classrooms across the globe. But it’s not just students who are benefiting from game-based e-learning. Also Read: What is an eLearning Service?

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Association eLearning

MARCH 18, 2014

Job Title: Instructional Designer. Job Category: eLearning, software, instructional design, training, education. Are you passionate about learning and technology? If you want to work with a team of like-minded people, focused on transforming learning to change lives, then Digitec Interactive has a career for you.

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Hurix Digital

JULY 19, 2023

Elders and educators have long known that incorporating game-like features for knowledge instruction is an effective teaching style. Games are engaging and fun, which can motivate students of virtually all ages. Today, gamification in learning is more popular than ever thanks to the continuous evolution of game-based learning.

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Clarity Consultants

MAY 26, 2023

Bring in an instructional design agency. We’re breaking down the purpose of a sales enablement program, how important it is for your business, and how instructional design helps make it possible. Thus the importance of instructional design agencies. Not sure where to start? Still not sure if it’s right for you?

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 20, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. At least from the instructional designers and the businesss point of view. Learning objectives clarify exactly what it is youre trying to teach. I see the value. But I find them painfully boring to read and to write.

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 10, 2023

But, as with any new technology, there are obstacles that instructional designers must navigate to create effective training programs in the Metaverse. In this article, I will delve into the challenges faced by learning and development professionals in designing immersive training experiences and explore potential solutions.

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LearnDash

JUNE 25, 2020

We all know that gamification is an effective, enjoyable, engaging learning tool. But how do you design a game for your course? I learned to type from an old computer game. I remember this last game used the visual of a piano with a metronome that would get faster over time.). What is an e-learning game?

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Knowledge Guru

MARCH 6, 2017

Last week we announced Sharon Boller and Dr. Karl Kapp’s new book on learning game design on the BLP blog. It’s called “Play to Learn: Everything You Need to Know About Designing Effective Learning Games.” Play entertainment games and evaluate what you play. Explore learning games.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Friday, January 25, 2008 Writing Less Objectionable Learning Objectives My recent post on alternatives to listing out learning objectives generated a lot of interest and a good conversation. ( Nice post.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2012

As the The Gamification of Learning and Instruction Blog Book Tour has been underway, another interesting discussion has been occurring in the learning blogosphere. It was sparked by Ruth Clark’s article “ Why Games Don’t Teach. ” He examined 274 documents related to the design, use and evaluation of games.

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Paradiso

MARCH 26, 2023

To effectively integrate these technologies, eLearning authors should consider their learning objectives and goals. Additionally, AI-powered eLearning authors should provide learners with clear instructions on using the technologies and offer technical support if needed.

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Hurix Digital

JULY 28, 2023

The latest instructional design trends have replaced traditional pedagogical approaches. With the presence of digital instructional material, learning has become a personalized experience that ensures better retention and engagement. Consequently, the e-learning industry is expected to become a $325 billion industry by 2025.

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Hurix Digital

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In recent years, using educational games in the classroom has soared in popularity. Though game-based learning has been in use for generations, gamification in learning has become one of the leading digital learning tools that educators employ in K-12 education.

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Knowledge Guru

AUGUST 21, 2013

The Knowledge Guru® Game Creation Wizard is a fast, easy-to-use tool you can use to create learning games. It’s easy to put your content, facts and information you want learners to know “cold” into the game and create a highly engaging experience for players. Step 1: Conduct a game design meeting.

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Incorporating gaming methodology into formal learning events is a great way to help learners grasp complex concepts. What might not be as well known is that the use of games for teaching initiatives is more than just throwing up leaderboards and ways for distributing points. Used best when reinforcing singular lesson objectives.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2012

As the The Gamification of Learning and Instruction Blog Book Tour has been underway, another interesting discussion has been occurring in the learning blogosphere. It was sparked by Ruth Clark’s article “ Why Games Don’t Teach. ” He examined 274 documents related to the design, use and evaluation of games.

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Kapp Notes

AUGUST 30, 2012

One questions I am asked frequently is about the idea of building a game for a learning experience or adding Gamification elements to a course or learning program. Because shortly, you need to make a decision do I want to pursue a game or gamification? Also, looking at other games or gamification efforts is helpful.

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Hurix Digital

JULY 31, 2023

A learning outcome is a description of what students will learn through a course and how the learning will be assessed and evaluated. Well-defined learning outcomes can make instructional design , student assessment, and learning activities more simple and effective.

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Philip's Learning

AUGUST 14, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, instructional designers are continually seeking innovative tools to create engaging and effective learning experiences. The emergence of AI-powered technology has introduced new possibilities, and one such game-changer is ChatGPT.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 18, 2013

If you want to design a learning game, you need to know about game mechanics and game elements. Game mechanics are the rules players follow… and rules the game follows. In the board game Ticket to Ride , you can choose between four possible actions but only perform one of them on every turn.

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