Dashe & Thomson

MAY 18, 2011

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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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

These ideas originated in work done by Mark Lepper, a researcher from Stanford University and Thomas Malone also a researcher from Stanford who’s work includes extensive investigations into why games are fun and motivational. This includes: Cooperation in terms of players working together to achieve a goal within a game.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 23, 2024

-Meryl Evans Twine GitHub – danieltalsky/twine-css-template A CSS template for customizing Twine games. Twine2 is a great tool for beginners to make games, but there aren’t customization options out of the box, and the way to use CSS is not well documented.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 17, 2013

I am often asked if an instructional or training game should be “realistic” or can the game have “fantasy” elements and still be an effective learning tool. In the 1980’s Thomas Malone wanted to investigate why games are so much fun and motivational.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 15, 2013

We are starting it today as ASTD and I kick-off a 10+ stop blog book tour for the ASTD co-published book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction Fieldbook: Theory into Practice. The goal of this book is to provide a practical, hands-on approach to creating games, gamification and simulations for learning.

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Magic EdTech

JUNE 23, 2020

The answer would definitely be games, with more engagement and yes deep involvement. These factors stimulate educators to find an alternative way where they can effectively integrate learning into a gaming environment which is widely known as Content Gamification. Theories and ID’s role in Content Gamification.

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 12, 2023

The 21 st century has seen a rise in game-based learning in education, thanks to encouraging results from classroom gamification. However, educators should be selective about the digital learning games they incorporate into their classrooms. Read on for the best practices for integrating game-based learning in education.

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InSync Training

JULY 26, 2016

Gamification and game-based training are two topics trending in learning and performance. In reality, though, when incorporated with traditional instructional design theory, games have huge potential for learners. BYTE SESSION RECAP.

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CourseArc

DECEMBER 20, 2021

12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design. Top books, blogs, videos, and more to excel as an instructional designer. Instructional design is the thoughtful application of design aspects — like color theory, typography, and user experience — to create educational resources. Sign up to receive this ebook for free.

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Training Industry

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Why Experiential Learning Should Draw on Game Design Theory - Read more by Hope Williams on Training Industry.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Like any good instructional method, they have to be used intelligently and in conjunction with other instructional elements to be effective for learning. A Meta-Analysis of the Cognitive and Motivational Effects of Serious Games. It is assumed that serious games influences learning in 2 ways, by changing cognitive processes and.

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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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Hurix Digital

MARCH 14, 2024

Summary: This blog has provided an overview of serious games, including their definition, application, and benefits. It also provided a brief overview of the differences between serious games and gamification, and highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of serious games in the healthcare industry.

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InSync Training

JUNE 1, 2017

When it comes to learning, what makes games valuable? Gamification expert Dr. Stephen Slota answered these questions and more during his thought-provoking BYTE session, “Gamification: Strategies for Merging Learning Theory, Games and Instructional Design.”. How do we get there?

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eLearning Brothers

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Earlier this week, we held a webinar featuring our newest and most exciting Storyline Game Template! Bill Milstid, the developer behind the game, walked us through what the game has to offer to those who download and use the template. Game Theory: [link] learn/game-theory-1. BROS (2767).

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 3, 2015

If you’re looking for some reading to improve your skills or get started in the field of instructional design, check out these books. General Instructional Design and E-Learning. It provides a model for the range of skills that fall under the umbrella of “instructional design.” Read my review for more details.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Last week we did a post on 5 Great Serious Games and Gamification Blogs to Follow. The Knowledge Guru team is always reading up on games and gamification, so we thought we’d curate some of the best books for anyone interested in learning game design. A Theory of Fun for Game Design. You can buy a copy here.

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eLearning Industry

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

We decided to test our own theory. We took one of our own PowerPoint presentations and turned it into a game. Millions of PowerPoint presentations are created every day. While it's an extremely useful tool, if you're going to use it to train, is it really engaging enough? Here are the results.

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Ed App

JANUARY 7, 2022

Learning is not easy–whether memorizing an alphabet, analyzing the theory of integrals, or creating a dress pattern, most of us need support. We start receiving organized instructions and hints already at home. What is instructional scaffolding? The theory behind instructional scaffolding.

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Hurix Digital

MARCH 27, 2024

Game-based learning has emerged as an efficient educational tool across numerous sectors, including healthcare, aviation, city planning, and beyond. To enhance the learning experience for staff, many medical colleges and hospitals are embracing serious games. Table of Contents: What are Serious Games?

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Raptivity

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

What Is Game-Based eLearning? The theory behind game-based eLearning is that learners learn best when they have goals or targets to reach while also having fun. Elements of game-based learning also include goals, rules, and objectives and can involve conflict, competition, and cooperation.

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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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Kapp Notes

JULY 5, 2016

Why include a fantasy element in the design of learning games for adults. In a game with Zombies teaching a sales model, the exact sales model that is used in the field can be used in the game. Finally, fantasy in games can be highly motivational. 1988) Motivational considerations in the study of instruction.

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 4, 2024

Summary: This blog has provided an overview of serious games, including their definition, application, and benefits. It also provided a brief overview of the differences between serious games and gamification, and highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of serious games in the healthcare industry.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Gamification is an emergent approach to instruction which facilitates learning and encourages motivation through the use of game elements, mechanics and game-based thinking. The idea is to integrate game-based elements more commonly seen in video, entertainment focused or mobile games into instructional environments.

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Web Courseworks

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Instructional designers and eLearning managers can learn something from Cammy Bean’s book. Here’s a question for the eLearning managers out there: How many members of your instructional design team got involved in the field by accident?

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 30, 2011

For a while I have been stealthy working on a book titled “The Gamification of Learning and Instruction&#. What is a game? What is gamification and what does that mean to faculty members, college instructors, instructional designers and other learning and development practitioners. The first chapter introduces terminology.

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Clark Quinn

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

I think Ruth Clark’s provides a great service in presenting what the research says on elearning, starting with her highly recommended book eLearning and the Science of Instruction. As Raph Koster’s fun and valuable book A Theory of Fun for Game Design aptly points out, the reason games succeed is that they do require learning.

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Most rookie Instructional Designers have a misconception that Instructional Design is quite academic in nature. Over time, I realized that most Instructional Design theories are rooted in common sense. Motivational design is concerned with how to make instruction appealing without becoming purely entertaining.

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Hurix Digital

JULY 31, 2023

Well-defined learning outcomes can make instructional design , student assessment, and learning activities more simple and effective. Assessment and evaluation enable you to confirm that the instruction is designed to achieve the planned learning outcomes. This model provides a helpful framework for understanding evaluation.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In theory, this should be the solution, but in practice, nothing quite worked the way I wanted. Tips for using Pastel for branching scenario reviews Browse vs Comment: Make sure your instructions for reviewers explicitly tell them to toggle between Browse to click through the scenario and Comment to leave feedback.

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Ed App

JULY 3, 2022

Having access to instructional design resources is helpful when you’re creating quality content. There are different ways to build instructional materials, from learning the theories to applying advanced techniques in today’s digital technologies. Here are some of the instructional design resources to help you get started. .

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learnWorlds

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As an instructional designer, you want to have all the tools and resources in your inventory to build engaging e-learning content. Staying up to date with current e-learning trends , refining your instructional methods , and ultimately providing unique learning experiences to learners is the recipe for success.

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 12, 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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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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Hurix Digital

MARCH 26, 2024

With volatile market dynamics and changing buyers’ journeys, sales have become a high-stakes game. In this model, the learning module and instructional approach are curated and tailored to provide personalized learning. Real-Life) Scenario Based Learning Sales is more about practical learning than theory.

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learnWorlds

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As an instructional designer, you want to have all the tools and resources in your inventory to build engaging e-learning content. Staying up to date with current e-learning trends , refining your instructional methods , and ultimately providing unique learning experiences to learners is the recipe for success.

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