Gamification

January 30, 2019

How To Use Gamification In 2019: What Works And What Doesn't?

Gamification was set to take the world by storm. And yet, many bold predictions from the influential 2011 Gartner Hype Cycle report about the gamification industry did not materialize. So was it just a fad? Or is the best yet to come? Let’s take a look at where things stand in heading into 2019.

by Persephone (Maalika) Rizvi

March 27, 2018

4 eLearning Trends To Treat With Caution

Jumping onboard to a new industry trend with insufficient planning can result in your initiative failing to achieve its objective and, in the worst case, even hinder the learning process. So which hot topics should you treat with care?

by Steve Penfold

February 25, 2018

Smart World, Smart Learning: Trends And Future Prospects Of eLearning

The main objective of this article on trends and future prospects of eLearning is to provide several pointers that organizations may use to uplift their training strategies.

by Carolin Davis

October 21, 2017

A 7-Step Instructional Design Guide For eLearning Gamification

eLearning badges, leaderboards, points, and leveling up can be powerful motivators for your online learners. In this article, I’ll offer a 7-step guide that Instructional Designers can use to gamify the eLearning experiences they design for their audience without losing sight of the subject matter.

by Nipun Sharma

April 7, 2017

How To Improve Your ESL Classroom With Gamification

How to use gamification to enhance performance in your ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom.

by Ethan Dunwill

March 5, 2017

8 Tips To Use Compliance Online Training Gamification To Collect Feedback

Let's face it, compliance online training isn't the most enjoyable activity. In fact, employees usually dread mandatory online training courses, regarding them as dull and dry. However, there is a way to turn the tides and gather valuable insights from your employees. In this article, I'll explain how to use compliance online training gamification to collect feedback for your corporate eLearning program.

by Christopher Pappas

June 12, 2016

How To Integrate Gamification: The NYC School Quest To Learn Case

The school Quest To Learn has taken digital gaming and turned it from another admittedly useful tool in the teaching repertoire the central instrument that they use to educate. Here is a successful story of how to integrate gamification in school subjects.

by Patrick Cole

April 27, 2016

Technology In The eLearning Space: 4 Evolving eLearning Trends

In the 21st century, information is available everywhere; constantly evolving and adapting to the changes in this digital-driven world. With the introduction of technology into all aspects of life, including learning, the best way to access the most current information is eLearning. eLearning is the easiest way to communicate information, old and new, to large groups of people. Here are 4 of the most popular eLearning trends for this year.

by Vikas Rana

January 27, 2016

Fundamentals Of Learning Technologies: Part 2

This article is a primer for those of you new to eLearning and learning technologies. Maybe it is just me, but some of the terminology thrown around in articles, books, and blogs force me to hunt down definitions in Wikipedia. And we all know that Wikipedia can’t be wrong. Part 1 of this two-part article explained what’s involved with planning, development, and delivery of training using modern technology. In preparation of part 2, I asked readers to take in a short online survey. Part 2 summarizes the basic components of eLearning material creation and publication for online use.

by Ken Whitaker

January 23, 2016

Tips To Gamify Compliance Online Training Courses

Compliance online training courses are not renowned for their excitement and entertainment value. However, serious games may just change all that. In this article, I'll share 5 tips on how you can transform your compliance online training courses into amazing gamification experiences.

by Christopher Pappas

January 18, 2016

5 Things Modern Learners Love About Game-Based Mobile Learning

As eLearning developers, our main focus has to be on the ways that learners can be best engaged. Game-based mobile learning has been immensely successful in corporate circles as well, to create impactful learning opportunities for employees. Now learning games are available on learners’ mobile devices as well and this takes their popularity on a whole new level.

by Heena Nanda

September 4, 2015

23 Effective Uses Of Gamification In Learning: Part 2

This is the second part of my article that shares 23 powerful uses of gamification in learning to show you how gamification can reshape learning and make the learning experience refreshingly appealing.

by Christopher Pappas