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July 12, 2022
3 Reasons Why HR Managers Cannot Ignore Gamification
Gamification is all about selecting the best game mechanics for a learning challenge and crafting a solution that will drive engagement and increase performance in learners. Here are 3 reasons why human resource managers simply cannot ignore gamification in their corporate training strategy.
June 24, 2022
5 Essential Components Of Games Based Learning
There’s a lot to consider when you start designing games for learning and behavior change. In this article we’ve noted our top five!
June 20, 2022
What Is Gamification? How To Accomplish More By Going Deeper Into Game Mechanics
Gamification is a term that you’ve probably heard before, but it can mean so much more than points, badges, and leaderboards. By understanding the power of true game mechanics you can hit the sweet spot between game mechanics, subject matter expertise, and great user-centered design.
February 17, 2022
5 Tips For Creating Behavior Change With Immersive Learning
As business owners and leaders, we all want to influence the behavior of others around us—whether it is influencing customers to buy from us and remain loyal, or staff to be more productive, or even just getting our kids to clean their rooms! But how exactly does this happen?
January 23, 2022
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The Behavioral Science Of Serious Games
Games are so much more than pretty pictures and fun experiences. Game designers understand human psychology and how people learn; they have to in order to keep them engaged and invested. In this article, we explore 4 key principles used in serious game design.
November 21, 2021
What Is Virtual Reality And How Can I Use It In My Organization?
No doubt if you work in L&D or HR you’ve heard someone talk about virtual reality (VR). But what is it and what is it really capable of? In this article, we explore some of the frequently asked questions around this topic to shed some light on this relatively new technology.
April 7, 2017
Narrative Driven Instructional Design: 3 Ways Serious Games Produce Compelling Learning
Stories should be a part of any Instructional Designers tool kit; they are a powerful technique to help learners explore and understand concepts. But stories are an underused component of Learning and Development; here we explore narrative driven Instructional Design, what we can learn from serious games, and how to weave stories into your designs.
January 19, 2017
Can You Learn Project Management Skills Effectively Online?
In the highly digital world we’re immersed in, people still doubt the ability of online learning to teach subjects that are traditionally ‘hands on’. Project management is an example of this. So, here, I tackle the issue straight on asking if you can learn effective project management skills online.