Serious Games

November 17, 2017

Game-Based Learning: A Win-Win For Employees And Organizations

This article explains the benefits game-based learning has in store for both employees and organizations.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

October 25, 2017

7 Advantages Of Integrating Serious Games In Corporate eLearning

Are you ready to turn your corporate eLearning into an immersive, interactive, and emotionally-driven gaming experience? Is your organization still having some doubts about whether serious games are really worth the investment? In this article, I’ll highlight 7 of the advantages of integrating serious games into your corporate eLearning program that might convince wary stakeholders.

by Nipun Sharma

September 29, 2017

Alternate Reality Games For Corporate Training: The Ultimate Blended Learning Experience

Alternate Reality Games (ARG) are a transmedia experience, an experience that takes place across multiple platforms, formats, and locations. Here is why they are the ultimate blended learning experience.

by Andy Petroski

September 13, 2017

6 Reasons Why Companies Are Getting Serious About Serious Games

Imagine asking them to go through a two-hour long training sitting at one place! Even if they agree to it, it will be a sheer waste of their time as they will not remember a thing!

by Andrew Hughes

September 10, 2017

9 Tips To Create Serious Games For Online Learners With Special Needs

Does every member your audience benefit from your serious game strategy? In this article, I'll share 9 tips to create serious games for online learners with special needs.

by Christopher Pappas

August 27, 2017

Implementing Effective Game-Like eLearning Content: Case Study

Corporate Learning and Development teams are always looking for new ideas to help them achieve their training goals. The discussion of using games for learning has been going on for quite a while now, but only recently I had a chance to work on an interesting project!

by Shady Suroor

August 10, 2017

5 Game-Based Training Solutions Τo Engage Millennial Employees

The way we work, teach, and communicate needs to evolve to keep up with the ever-changing times, and employers have realized that video games can effectively capture and engage audiences.

by Stephen Baer

June 8, 2017

Play To Learn Book Review: The Ultimate Guide To Learning Game Design

Designing effective learning games is not for the timid. Karl Kapp and Sharon Boller know that well. It’s because of this that they have authored the ultimate guide to learning game design that’s called Play to Learn. In this article, I’ll provide you with an in-depth review of what this great piece of writing has to offer.

by Christopher Pappas

June 1, 2017

8 Notable Benefits Of Using A Badge-Based eLearning Reward System

Are eLearning badges really your best bet when it comes to motivating online learners and boosting active participation? In this article, I'll highlight 8 notable benefits of using a badge-based eLearning reward system in your eLearning program.

by Christopher Pappas

April 10, 2017

Gamification And Serious Games: Differences And Benefits eLearning Pros Need To Know

Gamification and serious games offer similar benefits. They help to engage online learners, motivate them to succeed, and inspire them to achieve their true potential. But there are notable differences between these two popular approaches. In this article, I'll compare and contrast gamification versus serious games, then highlight the benefits of using them in your eLearning strategy.

by Christopher Pappas

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.

by Helen Routledge

January 29, 2017

8 Secrets To Gamification Success In Corporate eLearning

Could your online training course benefit from some friendly competition? Do employees need badges, points, and other incentives to increase their motivation? In this article, I'll share the 8 secrets to gamification success in corporate eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas