Experiencing eLearning

JULY 9, 2019

Constructivism is a theory of learning, not a theory of pedagogy. Neuroscience explains why this is important | npj Science of Learning Community This is intended to be a controversial position, but it seems to align with research. My tip is #23 about aligning the scenario to the objectives. tags: branching.

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E-Learning Provocateur

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

In my previous article , I proposed a Taxonomy of Learning Theories to organise a few of the myriad of theories into some semblance of order, and to assist instructional designers in using theory to inform their work. If you have your own theory-informed design tips, I’d love you to share them with me!

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 2, 2011

During the interview, Lauren asked some very thoughtful questions about the relationship between theory and practice. I made this comment as part of the interview: It’s easy to get caught up in theories without really looking at whether the research support is there. What would you guess happened?

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Association eLearning

APRIL 2, 2015

Provide clear learning objectives up front so your learners know what they’re getting into. Theory and practical application are two different things. Whenever possible, let your learners practice what they’ve learned. Oh, it’s like that! Okay, I can do this. Let me give it a try. Share this on Facebook. Tweet This!

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Association eLearning

APRIL 9, 2013

It’s all fun and games until….” Gamification is not about video games; it’s not even about technology. The military and groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have been using principles of motivational theory for decades. What about game theory? Welcome Christina! but with gamification, there is no until.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Examples include understanding the basics of a new language or becoming a pro at a video game. Use Case: Useful for explaining learning processes in casual or informal settings where precision isn’t critical. Goal Setting: Setting clear learning objectives helps learners know what to expect from each incremental step.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 20, 2007

Learning objectives clarify exactly what it is youre trying to teach. Ray Sims has written a great summary on Writing Learning Objectives , with citations to some good resources, including Vicki Heaths post Learning Objectives: Writing Learning Outcomes So They Matter. I see the value. Use Drama (p.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Sharon Boller, Knowledge Guru® creator and BLP prez, has written a new white paper on Game Mechanics and Game Elements. I gave some of my own general ideas on game mechanics in a previous post , and this one’s all about game elements. Are these the only game elements? Learn More in Our White Paper.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 26, 2016

Within a year of being released Farmville had 73 million monthly active users – 20% of Facebook’s 350 million users signed on to play the game on a monthly basis. If you somehow missed the revolution, Farmville was a farming simulation and social network game, developed by Zynga, which could be played on Facebook.

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Knowledge Guru

APRIL 12, 2017

Your manager decides to include games and gamification as part of this year’s training strategy. As the instructional designer, she expects you to create the learning game. Many instructional designers are now asked to investigate serious games and gamification for use in their training. The problem?

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Trivantis

OCTOBER 30, 2014

When you’re designing e-Learning for adults, you want to make the whole learning experience fit their needs. The Adult Learning Theory—also known as andragogy—is perfect for this. According to Knowles, andragogy has 4 basic assumptions to it: Adults appreciate self-directed learning. Like this post?

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Association eLearning

JUNE 9, 2016

In the first phase, analysis, the problem is defined, the learning goals are established, and the learners preexisting skills are identified. The design phase deals with learning objectives, assessment instruments, exercises, content, subject matter analysis, lesson planning and media selection.

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ProProfs

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Global organizations are using it to deploy and monitor sales online training initiatives – track sales performance, improve client communications, empower sales team, keep them at the top of their game and much more. Here are some of the things you would need to build a good module: – Defined learning objectives.

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eFront

JULY 21, 2015

The reason is simple: If you have an eLearning program that includes scenario-based interactions akin to serious games (never mind with the scoring), then this is the tool for you. Pedagogic principles require the trainer to integrate learning models and theories in order to design effective eLearning programs. References.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

A digital image to represent the user or learner in computer games and other online learning platforms. An instructional design framework used to design effective learning. A term to describe adult learning theory. A learning theory developed by B.F Authoring Tool. Andragogy. Behaviourism.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 29, 2014

If the designer of the instruction provides continual feedback to the student concerning progress toward terminal learning objective, then the learner themselves can gain an understanding of their own mastery of content. The learner masters an enabling objective on his or her way to eventual mastery of the terminal objective.

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Hurix Digital

MAY 7, 2025

Summary Game-based learning is revolutionizing K12 education by making subjects like coding, math, science, and financial literacy more engaging. In this post, we will dive into the compelling reasons for introducing gamified learning to interesting subjects like coding, math, history, geography, and more! Lets start!

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Association eLearning

MARCH 1, 2018

Although gamification and game-based learning have been around for a few years, only recently are training departments beginning to take these learning and engagement methods seriously. The perception that playing games isn’t really training still lingers in the minds of the c-suite. Game-Based Learning.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 9, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, April 09, 2009 Building Better Learning Games Interested in building casual games for your learners? Focus on casual video games. Looked at existing games and saw issues. Income is collected.

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LearnUpon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

It’s a problem-solving approach to learning used by instructional designers with a focus on engaging content. . They should be aligned with the learning objectives of a course to accurately measure learner progress. The insertion of game mechanics into a process that is not itself a game. Assessment. Assimilation.

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Infopro Learning

JANUARY 21, 2025

Leveraging Multimedia: Integrate audiovisual aids, quizzes, and real-life-based learning to spice up the learning experience, as nothing is better than engaging the learner. Bridging Theory and Practice: Put it into practice and link learning theory to its real-world applications.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. After my appeal for something a little more pared down that I might actually be able to read, Dr. John came up with these essentials: The Conditions of Learning and Theory of Instruction , by Robert Gagné Training Complex Cognitive Skills , by Jeroen J.G. These are my current faves.

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Arlo Training & Events Software

APRIL 2, 2025

One easy way to do this is to round-up some of the best training activities and games that ca be used in person and virtually. Whether you’re teaching a small group or leading a large team, incorporating interactive exercises can boost engagement, improve retention, and make learning more enjoyable. Game Show Quiz (e.g.,

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Incorporating gamification techniques such as game design principles, theories, and strategies into non-gaming scenarios will incentivize higher performance. Learning leaders must chalk out a plan to win their remote training game. Make Training Fun and Interesting. Conclusion.

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Spark Your Interest

AUGUST 30, 2021

With a set agenda, students then discuss and practice what was learned in the video lectures. When students meet in class, they get more time to cover practical applications of the theory they’ve already learned. Blended E-Learning. The theory would be provided online with examples. Collaborative E-Learning.

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dVinci Interactive

APRIL 3, 2014

Gamification continues to be a buzz word sweeping the eLearning world, but it doesn’t have to mean you are transforming every training experience into a video game. Any training can be infused with creativity and leverage gaming elements. Our goal is to create a learning experience, and the key is to know the audience.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 17, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Video Games, Tire Swings and Learning My almost six-year old son LOVES video and computer games: Wii, Nintendo 64, computer, my iPod Touch. Son was struggling with a certain game for quite a while.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 5, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, January 05, 2009 On Games and eLearning As eLearning designers, your goal is (hopefully) to make the learning experience engaging. And the best way to make it fun is to make it a game. Yes, yes, yes!

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Web Courseworks

JUNE 13, 2011

When I began researching organizational leadership theories and how they help companies and establishments realize their potential and bring their ideas fruition, I found that there was a consistent focus on teaching managers how to lead holistically. Aleckson's Five Factors of Micro-Collaboration.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 28, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3D & Serious Games My company has some experience doing 3D modeling and simulations for government clients, so I found this recent acquisition of this 3D learning company by Lockheed Martin quite interesting.

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Wizcabin

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In this article, we’ll be looking at a few challenges in serious game development for corporate training. Serious games help employees/learners to put knowledge and skills into practice. Serious games help to deliver engaging and inspiring training for employees.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, September 13, 2007 "Work is Going to Be a Game" Gamasutra: The Academics Speak: Is There Life After World of Warcraft? McNeil says, The Wall Street Journal just had a great article which said “Work is going to be a game.&#

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Women, Gaming & the Guild Master Ceiling This post is an addendum to my first review of Karl Kapps book, Gadgets, Games, and Gizmos for Learning. I dont have a conclusion here.

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Web Courseworks

JUNE 30, 2011

In Part 2 of my series of blog posts on MindMeld , I had mentioned the Complexity Continuum that I like to use to illustrate how interactive learning objects (ILOs) can be thought of in terms of complexity of design and complexity of implementation. Why Invest in Interactivity?

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning Welcome to stop #3 of The Karl Kapp Games, Gadgets, and Gizmos Virtual World Book Tour. Hey, I can only stray so far from my linear, conforming roots!)

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Learning Visions

MARCH 16, 2017

Karl Kapp and Sharon Boller have been banging the drum about learning games for years. In fact, one of my favorite ID-books back in 2007 was Karl Kapp's "Gadgets, Games, and Gizmos for Learning." Learning games need to be "fun enough": "Learning games need to be what we call “fun enough.”

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Learning Visions

APRIL 17, 2009

Friday, April 17, 2009 Games for the Six and Under Crowd (iPod Touch/iPhone) My kids have discovered my iPod Touch. Ive founds some great games that they love. Ive founds some great games that they love. These are the recent faves: iWriteWords This is a fun little spelling game. Theyre as hooked as I am. He loved it.

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