Kapp Notes

MARCH 25, 2013

Digging a little deeper into the concept of gamification, I think there are actually two types of gamification. The first type is Structural Gamification and the second is Content Gamification. Structural Gamification. Content Gamification.

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APRIL 29, 2013

Some ideas on when to use #Gamification. ( a sneak peak of my 2014 Gamification Fieldbook). Gamification can be used to accomplish a number of goals related to learning. Adding game-elements can be done at the structural level of gamification through points and badges.

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JULY 14, 2014

Here are resources from a webinar about gamification I recently conducted for an international consultancy. Gamification and Game-Thinking from Karl Kapp. Defining Gamification. Gamification is about Design, Not Technology. Competition and Cooperation in Gamification. Gamification, Separating Fact from Fiction.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

This is an excerpt written by Lucas Blair from the book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction. A player’s goal orientation must be considered when designing achievements, as it will influence how they experience gamification and games through goals they set for themselves. Gamification' GOAL ORIENTATION. Learn More.

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

The first part of the chapter is an attempt to identify the key elements in the definition of gamification. Gamification is an emergent approach to instruction which facilitates learning and encourages motivation through the use of game elements, mechanics and game-based thinking. 2013) Gamification of Learning and Educational Games.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

If you want to have effective learning engagement, in gamification or any type of learning, you need to consider carefully how to grab and hold the learner’s attention. Although not looking at gamification specifically, the principle of engagement within games is a required element for learning within gamification design.

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OCTOBER 27, 2014

Last summer I spent a week at Lynda.com headquarters and had a great time recording the course “The Gamification of Learning.” The Gamification of Learning explores how to use game concepts to make your learning design engaging. A behind the scene look at the Gamification set. Gamification Out and About'

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AUGUST 5, 2013

No, games and gamification are tools for learning, they are not magic. Gamification can’t and won’t transform your organization into a learning organization alone. Gamification is unable to increase sales with just a few badges or a companywide leaderboard. Gamification doesn’t suddenly make everyone an avid learner.

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MARCH 17, 2014

Here are six cast studies of Gamification. Case Studies of Gamification in HR from Karl Kapp. Here are more case studies: The Gamification of Retail Safety and Loss Prevention Training. The Gamification of Sales Force Training. The Gamification of mLearning. Some General Information about Gamification.

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APRIL 15, 2013

Here are some ideas I’ve had lately about trying to separate games and gamification as concepts. In gamification, while elements of games are used such as points, badges, freedom to fail and challenge, the intent is not to create a self-contained unit—not to create a game. Gamification is to Game as: o Part is to Whole.

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MAY 6, 2013

Lately, I have been talking about gamification for learning and instruction with a number of different people in several different venues. He has an entire series on Gamification, go over there and take a listen, great stuff! Some upcoming talks on gamification (and games for learning).

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Gamification in the virtual classroom is still in its infancy. Currently, virtual classroom instructors often use workarounds to apply gamification techniques since many virtual classroom software packages don’t have game or gamification elements. Here are some examples of doing gamification within a virtual classroom.

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MAY 13, 2014

Gamification' Here is a whiteboard video put together by myself and student Shawn R. Lowe using a combination of VideoScribe and Adobe Premiere.

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

Here are four papers, articles, and/or chapters that discuss various aspects of gamification and what it means to education, learning and the public in general. Gamification and deGamification. According to others, gamification is B) the expansion of a ludic property, the so-called pointsification, toward non-ludic contexts.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Had a great time in Nashville speaking with NASBA at the conference, great times and good fun with games and gamification for learning. Games, Gamification and the Quest for Learner Engagement. Gamification, Separating Fact from Fiction. In Gamification, More Competitors Equal Less Competition. Games References.

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

Here are Seven unique slide decks from Slideshare.net each giving a different take (visually and contextually) on the concept of gamification. The first is from Sebastian Deterding: 9,5 Theses on the Power and Efficacy of Gamification from Sebastian Deterding. Gamification: Future or Fail? Gamification: How Effective Is It?

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JANUARY 5, 2017

Here is part two of the questions about gamification from a 7th grade in a California school. In that sense, I think it is safe to say that I have been using a form of gamification for the past 19 or so. although, it wasn’t called gamification). Gamification, like every other instructional strategy has it’s limits.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Challenges should be used in gamification to initially engage learners to start learning a task and to encourage learners who are reluctant to start to learn content. Structural Gamification. If the structural gamification platform is too easy, the learners will not care. Content Gamification. Gamification'

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JANUARY 5, 2017

She wanted to know if I could answer a few questions about gamification as she saw my TEDx talk and has gotten interested in the subject of games and gamification for learning. I think it is awesome that she is so excited about games and gamification for learning so here are the questions and my answers.

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AUGUST 27, 2012

Gamification can play a key role in how organizations train employees because it does two key things. First, Gamification forces designers of instruction within organizations or supporting organizations to think through how to make learning more engaging. The second key thing gamification does is reduce the barrier of cost.

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APRIL 21, 2014

I was interviewed a while ago about the use of games and gamification within the employee selection process, here are some of the questions and responses. Will, gameplay or gamification become a standard part of the hiring/screening process for companies? Gamification' Can you give an example of a gamified hiring process?

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

The other day I was asked this question about gamification analysis. I’m an ISD working primarily with military clients and I would like to know how you perform your analysis on a company that would like gamification. So here are some general guidelines I use when conducting a needs analysis related to gamification.

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JUNE 12, 2014

Defining Gamification. Gamification is about Design, Not Technology. Competition and Cooperation in Gamification. Games, Gamification and the Quest for Learner Engagement. Gamification, Separating Fact from Fiction. In Gamification, More Competitors Equal Less Competition. Goal Orientation in Gamification.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Gamification has several definitions but the one I find most compelling is one that involves elements of games beyond just points, badges and leaderboards. Interactivity, challenges and continual feedback are what makes gamification so effective as a perspective for designing and delivering instruction.

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MARCH 25, 2014

When some one is engaged with a gamification experience, one of the key elements is often some type of reward structure. I have written about this before in Measurement vs. I have written about this before in Measurement vs. Completion Achievements in Gamification. Games Gamification' References.

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MARCH 26, 2013

Yesterday, I wrote about t wo types of gamification for learning. I think from a learning perspective, content gamification has the most promise but there are some instances when structural gamification can be influential in assisting a learner in learning new information.It ” Good question, here are a couple of ideas.It

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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. December 23: MindTickle.

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OCTOBER 8, 2012

Here are three more views on Gamification. Also, in case you missed it here are the first Three Views on Gamification. What is Gamification with Extra Credits. BONUS Fourth Item: Gamification of Education from Extra Credits. This one is from Gabe Zichermann. Here is one from Sebastian Deterding.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

In my work with games and gamification I have the opportunity to travel around the globe talking to folks who are working on various aspects of games and gamification from vendors to practitioners to consultants. Continued Strong Interest in Gamification and Game-based Learning. Stratification of Vendor Gamification Offerings.

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JUNE 23, 2015

Here are some tips for implementing gamification. Align game and gamification tools, methods and content with curriculum content objectives. You should always be able to tie your gamification activities directly to learning outcomes. You should always be able to tie your gamification activities directly to learning outcomes.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

This is an excerpt written by Lucas Blair from the book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction. Here are some resources focused on gamification and games for learning: Click here to visit a catalog of Resources on this subject. Gamification' Social influences on creativity: The effects of contracted-for reward. Learn More.

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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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MARCH 8, 2015

Here is a great way to “Spring Forward” in your gamification knowledge. Check out this video about Gamification at Lynda.com and then check out the entire course. Education Games Gamification' You’ll be glad you did.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Here are slides, links notes and other items of interest related to my presentation at NJEdge.net Gamification Conference. What is Gamification? 10 Best Practices for Implementing Gamification. 8 Gamification of Learning Mistakes you Need to Avoid. 10 Best Practices for Implementing Gamification. Gamification'

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APRIL 21, 2012

The first week of the blog book tour has ended and it has been a fantastic week with informative blog posts, information and opinions about gamification and even a bit of controversy. In some areas it doesn’t work or even make sense to add “Gamificaton” We need to be careful how we apply “Gamification.”

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Here are three different and sometimes opposing views of Gamification. Her view is to look at Gamification as more of a Journey. Gamification is B t. Gamification is B t. Take a look at all three views and see which most accurately fits your view or which combination of views fit your idea of gamification.

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JANUARY 4, 2013

Ever wonder about the topic of gamification and how it works? Learn about gamification for learning and instruction. Based on the bestselling book, this workshop explores what is Gamification and why learning and development professionals should care? Want to learn more? Want to Register? Register Here!

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