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Using Fantasy in Instructional #Games

Kapp Notes

There are both cognitive and emotional reasons for evoking fantasy. Cognitively a fantasy can help a learner apply old knowledge to understand new things. So the important aspect is to create a fantasy setting in which the same cognitive schema and tasks are required in the game as are required in the actual learning environment.

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Games Teach!

Kapp Notes

6) [and]… The second “claim,” that games enhance cognitive learning, continues to be supported. The second “claim,” that games enhance cognitive learning, continues to be supported. Vogel (2006) found cognitive gains observed in subjects utilizing interactive simulations or games. 7 studies).

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Singapore Learning Symposium Resources #SLS2013

Kapp Notes

A Meta-Analysis of the Cognitive and Motivational Effects of Serious Games. Also referenced was research about games and cognition supported by a grant from DSO National Laboratories , Singapore. Patterson, Enhancing Cognition with Video Games: A Multiple Game Training Study, PLoS ONE, 2013, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0058546

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Games Teach!

Kapp Notes

6) [and]… The second “claim,” that games enhance cognitive learning, continues to be supported. The second “claim,” that games enhance cognitive learning, continues to be supported. Vogel (2006) found cognitive gains observed in subjects utilizing interactive simulations or games. 7 studies).

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Some Shortcomings Around Game/Simulation Research

Kapp Notes

I think cognitive load theory might have some insights but it still has some gaps. Some how I’d like to see a way of looking at the entire game/simulation experience and evaluating that has a whole.

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Ultimate eLearning terms you should know: Part 2 (M-Z)

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SCORM (Shareable Content Object Reference Model): A set of standards developed by Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) and applied when developing LMS content. Tin Can (xAPI) : Developed by Rustici Software at the request of ADL to support the concept that “learning happens everywhere”. That’s quite a mouthful! Want to read more?

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The Ultimate Glossary of eLearning Terms

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ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning). Cognitive Load. Involves applying a methodology based on cognitive psychology and instructional theory to create learning content. Perhaps the most ubiquitous set of standards, SCORM was developed by Advanced Distributed Learning ( ADL ) and applied when developing LMS content.