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Here is a quick summary of seven principles for animation indicated in a 2002 article by Richard E. Mayer and Roxana Moreno. In general, the two conclude that “animation can promote learner understanding when used in ways that are consistent with the cognitive theory of multimedia learning.” Principles: Multimedia principle–Present animation and narration rather than […]
Continue Reading →Here are some video techniques for creating a learning piece that caught my eye in terms of creativity and delivering a learning message. You may want to consider using some of these techniques for your own instructional design and delivery. It is always a good idea to mix up techniques to keep presentation styles fresh […]
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Leave a Comment (1) →Last week I attended eLearning Guild’s Learning Solutions Conference. It was a great time, I met some really wonderful folks and had the opportunity to take a few students with me to help out with the “Learn to Play” workshop. Mike and Laura had a great time. After we arrived, the first full day myself, […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →When some one is engaged with a gamification experience, one of the key elements is often some type of reward structure. In most obvious situations, the rewards are the in guise of points or badges or a similar element. The reward structure, however, plays as much into the continual motivation of the learner as does […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Here are my slides and various links to my presentation at Learning Solutions Articles and Blog Entries of Interest Eight Game Elements to Make Learning More Intriguing Games, Gamification and the Quest for Learner Engagement Gamification, Separating Fact from Fiction Show the Learner Visible Signs of Their Learning In Gamification, More Competitors Equal Less Competition […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →This year, I will be very busy at the Learning Solutions Conference March 17-21 #LSCon. I am even bringing some students with me to experience the conference. It promises to be a great deal of fun meeting with old friend and making new ones. Here’s what I’m up to while I’m there: Tuesday Sharon Boller […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Here are six case studies of Gamification. I presented this information via Skype to the New York ASTD SIG. It was a great group and I had a wonderful time. Case Studies of Gamification in HR from Karl Kapp Here are more case studies: The Gamification of Retail Safety and Loss Prevention Training The Gamification […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Often someone will say to me that the reason they want to include a game in a curriculum is because they want “stealth learning.” They don’t want the learners to know they are actually learning, instead, they want them to have fun and then learn. This is wrong. It is not right. Research does not […]
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Leave a Comment (1) →Replayability or the “do over” gives the player permission to fail. In games, failure is an option. And it’s a good one. Allowing a player to fail with minimal consequences encourages exploration, curiosity and discovery. It encourages engagement. Knowing that you can always restart the game provides a sense of freedom and players take advantage […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Here are five games that can help with teaching algebra to students… (for my friend Michelle) 1) One of my favorites is DragonBox. It is a multi-platform game that starts out as a card game and then morphs into teaching algebra. Easy to play, easy to get started and does a wonderful job of teaching […]
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