eLearning Alchemy

JANUARY 11, 2017

Self-proclaimed gamification “experts” have seemingly dropped from the sky to fill our conferences and social media channels. Like all learning efforts, gamification is a solution that should be designed to solve a specific business problem. There’s even an Education Edition of Minecraft. PITFALL #5: FOCUSING TOO MUCH ON THE GAME.

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Ed App

JULY 23, 2019

Of course, where there are big problems big solutions are soon to follow. So here is a run down of the biggest players in the microlearning industry today. Two of the biggest players in the corporate microlearning industry today are: LinkedIn Learning. Social Solutions. Corporate Solutions. LinkedIn Learning.

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Roundtable Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In this blog, we explore how understanding and applying the Social Learning Theory can boost Learning & Development and training courses. Humans are intrinsically social, and Aristotle’s indictment on those who do not feel the need to be social aside, there is a lot that we can learn from the human desire to be in communion with others.

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Dashe & Thomson

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Not because the videos aren’t all helpful, but because the motivation for participation is very different than that inside an enterprise social learning environment. Which brings us to the big problem with workplace collaboration tools and processes: motivation to participate. Feedback] creates a sense of emotional support (e.g.,

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E-Learning Provocateur

MAY 3, 2010

As an enterprise, Acme Corporation is “dipping its toes&# into social media. While the organisation has invested in social technology, and maybe even documented a social media policy, the majority of its social media activity is driven from the bottom up. Some of your employees are not team players.

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Hurix Digital

JULY 14, 2023

Considering that digital learning games require players to make decisions after decisions while playing them, it follows that online game-based learning helps to foster critical thinking skills. Consider, for example, games that allow players to build their cities. It leads to the development of innovative solutions.

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Magic EdTech

JANUARY 24, 2023

Numerous games offer multiplayer modes in which two players, each with their own controller, collaborate to accomplish a task or solve a problem. Computer games empower understudies to connect socially while at the same time fostering critical thinking abilities.

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Hurix Digital

JULY 19, 2023

Personal Learning Paths Still Offer Opportunities for Collaboration and Social Interaction Customized learning can still incorporate collaboration and social interaction , particularly via online game-based learning in the classroom. Educational video games often excel in offering these student-centered learning opportunities.

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 8, 2023

Games developed by top education tech companies frequently include real-world scenarios that require players to complete complex problem-solving tasks. This requires student players to use critical thinking to make informed decisions. Moreover, studies now show that social-emotional skills were also stunted.

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Knowledge Guru

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Video Games and Social Emotional Learning. Our last article takes a very in-depth look at games as they relate to social and emotional learning. Video games are great at teaching players to healthily manage emotions, self-motivate, understand themselves, and (the part you’re probably most interested in) solve problems.

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KZO Innovations

DECEMBER 31, 2014

There are ways to still reap the rewards of video learning while minimizing the problems associated with it. . Make It Social . It’s very apparent that social media has taken over the web. This provides the social aspect that many desire, while efficiently answering questions at the same time. Create Engaging Content .

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Origin Learning

APRIL 20, 2015

Gamification is the application of game thinking and game mechanics in non-game contexts to encourage users to solve problems. Motivation : When the personis naturally motivated to perform the behavior because of pleasure, pain, hope, fear, social acceptance, rejection, etc. Social connectedness. Milestones. Competition.

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QuoDeck

JUNE 30, 2022

Leadership in a startup involves having an in-depth understanding of the business, coming up with strategies and innovations to solve the business problems, and developing a culture where employees flourish. Here is what they had to say: Team player. A good leader is essentially a team player.

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Hurix Digital

MARCH 27, 2024

This number balloons to a staggering three billion players worldwide. Games are a fundamental part of childhood, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking. Games are built on the same principle, requiring players to strategize, break down complex tasks into smaller steps, and persevere through challenges.

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

For instance, it seems obvious if you’re giving learners a short micro quiz at the end of a lesson, you’d clearly want to tell learners which problems they got right and which they got wrong. On the other hand, using hints and indirect feedback can help a learner think more creatively about how to solve a problem.

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Litmos

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

You could use any of the many authoring tools, such as Authorware, but you needed an appropriate player. With the advent of Flash, many authoring tools started creating output that could be played by the Flash player, which meant you didn’t need special software to use the courses (if your IT org would support you having it).

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Hurix Digital

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Using educational games in the classroom requires student players to make decisions, use logic, think critically, experiment, fail safely, and otherwise participate in the learning process. This enables students to work together to problem-solve, strategize, categorize, recall information, and much more.

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Coreaxis

APRIL 12, 2021

Diversity comes in many forms and is hugely beneficial to team collaboration, problem-solving, and business success. This can also include applicants who share a similar cultural, educational, or social background. Cognitive Diversity Drives Problem Solving. Players also need to learn how to use VR controllers.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2012

1 billion gamers right now (‘gamer’ = plays more than 1 hour a day) Shared some mind blowing stats about how much people play games (hard core Call of Duty players play one month of full time work a year – 170 hours!) Angry Birds – we want to solve problems, we want to be engaged. 1,700 full time players. Someone started a farm.

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Hurix Digital

JULY 26, 2023

By allowing students to take charge of their educational journey, self-centered learning fosters a deeper understanding of the subject matter and helps develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This iterative process enhances learning retention and boosts self-confidence, as players can witness their progress firsthand.

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Magic EdTech

JANUARY 24, 2023

Numerous games offer multiplayer modes in which two players, each with their own controller, collaborate to accomplish a task or solve a problem. Computer games empower understudies to connect socially while at the same time fostering critical thinking abilities.

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Raptivity

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Games require a sense of winning or losing, which can be accomplished by: Beating other players/teams. To solve a particular problem or a series of problems. In some games, the subgoals can change during gameplay because the player has reached a certain ability level and advances to a higher level.

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 12, 2023

Using educational games in the classroom requires student players to make decisions, use logic, think critically, experiment, fail safely, and otherwise participate in the learning process. This enables students to work together to problem-solve, strategize, categorize, recall information, and much more.

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 30, 2011

Also explored are the concepts of distributed practice, social learning theory, achieving the flow state, scaffolding and game levels, and the power of episodic memory. The fifth chapter looks at how gamification can be used for learning and problem-solving.

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Appsembler

APRIL 5, 2022

Oracle and Microsoft and IBM were the dominant players, and getting people to change platforms was tough. “It’s To raise developer awareness of the other options, MongoDB focused on social proof. This requires a heavier lift and underscored the need for social proof within developer communities.”. billion ( Source ).

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Games use a combination of entertainment and active learning principles to immerse players in learning environment (Bruner, 1962; Piaget, 1951; Malone, 1981; Csikszentmihalyi, 1990). Players assume persona of an avatar to accomplish missions. Good video games capture players through identify.

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Web Courseworks

APRIL 25, 2011

This past week our gaming department at Web Courseworks has posted a new blog entry on Games Can Teach , about an intriguing experimental game that the University of Michigan Institute of Museum and Library Studies has been using to tackle a trending problem in today’s academic world: bad research habits. Teaches real world skills.

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Learning Pool

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

So, while the media is reporting employee layoffs in large corporations, other tech players are looking for talent. These include communications, leadership , data analytics, and general problem-solving skills. Learning platforms feature social learning applications to allow collaborative work and active knowledge sharing.

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Paradiso Solutions

AUGUST 18, 2023

This method fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and subject knowledge in a fun and interactive environment, revolutionizing traditional teaching methods. In games, we face challenges and solve problems, which helps improve our critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Hurix Digital

JANUARY 9, 2024

Holistic Development: Beyond academics, extracurriculars nurture social skills development, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Think students applying chemistry principles to brewing potions or researching historical figures for a school play.

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SmartUp

MARCH 16, 2022

If you are not already addicted to it, you should have at least seen the green, yellow and grey boxes on your social media feed somewhere. For a game that was originally just for the two of them, it has grown to attract millions of players daily. Such games are also said to improve our brain health. It is almost like saying “Beat that!”

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Coreaxis

APRIL 20, 2022

As we discussed in our post, “ Boost Compliance Training Effectiveness Through Gamification ,” learning programs using game-based thinking and mechanics have the potential to motivate and promote learning, and help learners develop problem-solving skills. It’s not entirely about competition.

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Kapp Notes

AUGUST 14, 2015

They provide the freedom to explore different environments, different methods of thinking and different approaches to problem solving. I would argue that every player is, at one time or another, all of these personnas and that’s not only “OK” it’s desirable. But games provide more than the freedom to fail.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 7, 2020

Make it social. While Gen Z is the generation currently most associated with social media, Millennials were the beta testers and first adapters of every major platform from MySpace to SnapChat. However, the best social media platforms are also highly mobile. I’m not alone in this.

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Coursera

JUNE 16, 2023

How do players strategise their chess or poker moves? It offers powerful frameworks to analyse interactions and social situations among competing actors, individuals or entities, to produce optimal and informed decision-making. Have you ever wondered how companies determine prices in competitive markets?

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Adobe Captivate

APRIL 22, 2019

Today’s enhancements continue that trend and are marked by a clear milestone for the industry in Social Learning , User Generated Content & Gamification. Adobe began by delivering the universal HTML5 based content player that delivers courses, documents, videos & more all in any modern web browser.

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Hurix Digital

JULY 14, 2023

Safe Space for Experimentation and Exploration When playing game-based learning tools, students can try different solutions to problems. Whether the students must work as a team to defeat the game, or another team, or if the students need to learn to barter with other players to succeed, games help to promote collaborative skills.

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