In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg speaks with The Gamification Guru – Karl Kapp, about gamifying workplace learning the right way.
Karl begins by highlighting and clarifying the confusion between gamification and game-based learning. He feels that gamification in learning allows learning designers to have transparency in what is being evaluated, how it is being evaluated, and what the goals are. So, if the parameters are reasonable and decided upon in consultation with the learners themselves, gamification can be very helpful and motivating. The podcast is loaded with some great ideas for people starting with gamification initiatives and also for those struggling with different aspects of it.
Here are the key discussion points from this podcast:
How gamification is different from games
The 3 different gamification types that we can use
Using points, badges, and leaderboards more effectively
The need to gamify the whole process and not just the end outcome, by focusing on behaviours and elements which enable the overall performance
Transitioning from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation
Common mistakes while applying gamification to workplace learning and how to avoid them
Games as a vehicle for non-linear thinking in unveiling insights for organizations in the competitive marketplace
How to convince management for gamification of workplace learning
For detailed insights, tune into the podcast.
Listen to the audio version: www.buzzsprout.com/1830336/10339186
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Connect with Karl
Email: kkapp@bloomu.edu
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karlkapp/
