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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Rob Mueller: Great post on using games as a training device. Networking comes naturally for some people, but not-so-much for others. So big deal, you say. Why is networking so important anyway? Jim: Glad you enjoyed the post, Liam! It is amazing ho. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Ive been looking for some ammo t.

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Playing Games on Company Time Is Now a Good Thing

Magic EdTech

“If you want to see amazing results in your business, playing games is actually one of the most effective ways to learn skills that lead to better, more profitable results.” Judging by the boom in edtech programs, schools have figured out how to use their students’ interest in digital games to increase learning and retention.

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Playing Games on Company Time Is Now a Good Thing

Magic EdTech

If you want to see amazing results in your business, playing games is actually one of the most effective ways to learn skills that lead to better, more profitable results. Judging by the boom in edtech programs, schools have figured out how to use their students’ interest in digital games to increase learning and retention.

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It’s OK to Have Fun Too—isn’t it? Games in Training and Learning

OpenSesame

Even back then, we found ways to use games to make learning and practicing complex sets of new skills fun. This simulation game required the associates to explore the various job-related forms, mainframe screen shots and system codes, mocked up data and resulting credit bureau reports to “solve” the murder mystery.

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Coherent Implications

Clark Quinn

There are three layers: work teams composed of members from different communities of practice, that are connected outward to broader social networks. At the work team level, you want people to be able to communicate with one another effectively, and collaborate to find answers.

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Learning Activities that Matter

Learning Rebels

The end game, being able to help move a person through the stages of learning. How are they applying the information in teams and in collaborative settings? In order for that to occur, we must first set the stage and this goes beyond quizzes that reflect a Jeopardy™ game. Activities that Matter.

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12 Year Olds Running Self-Directed Teams

Kapp Notes

He was running a self-directed work team, virtually. These are the skills he needs in a world were he will be a member of several virtual teams working with some people he will never meet face-to-face. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide.

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