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Chris Hodgson

Director at Discover eLearning Ltd
Chris Hodgson is an eLearning Solutions Developer based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. A recommended developer for LearnDash LMS, he supports businesses to effectively integrate eLearning. Chris has over 6 years’ experience working in Higher Education.
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November 4, 2015

Game-Based Learning: What Do Gamers Expect Of eLearning?

The reason that many people will draw on the conclusion that eLearning is often unappealing or unengaging is that the audience will predominantly be those who enjoy video games as a hobby. Most eLearning itself with its interactive and participative content does carry a lot of similarities with video games, so parallels will often be drawn between the two. In this article I will share what gamers expect of eLearning, so that you will be able to know what you should be mindful of when creating game-based learning experiences.