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I am kicking off another blog book tour and am excited to be able to “go” on another tour. We are starting it today as ASTD and I kick-off a 10+ stop blog book tour for the ASTD co-published book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction Fieldbook: Theory into Practice. The book is available at […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Here is a rough draft of the introduction of a chapter I am writing for a book. The first part of the chapter is an attempt to identify the key elements in the definition of gamification. Ironically, there is a good deal of consensus on the high level definition but, as they say, the devil […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Here are the slides from the ASTD webinar. Five Tips for Turning Gamification Theory into Practice from Karl Kapp Here I am discussing gamification.
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Leave a Comment (0) →Here is a link and a video about the implementation of game-based learning. It features Bryan Austin of Game On! Learning and also Carol Clark, advisory game changer for Game On! Learning. Here is some of the advice from the article. The objectives to be achieved throughout an effective implementation include:Setting expectations for, and benefits […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →So, it’s Saturday morning, I’ve been up since 3:30 AM, stuck at airport because of weather and I need some power for my phone. Sure there are a few outlets around but none in a handy convenient location. I do carry a small light strip with me but, what I really want, is a portable […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →There are several research-based learner-centered psychological principles that apply to gamification. These principles begin drawn upon for the discussion of gamification are derived from research conducted by the American Psychological Association Presidential Task Force on Psychology and Education (1997). A successful learner is typically active, goal-directed, self-regulating and assumes personal responsibility for contributing to their […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →This week we will start off with a guest post from Jenni Birch who writes about apps, computer art, music and the latest developments in technology. Thanks Jenni for agreeing to post some of your thoughts on mobile tech and learning. Photo courtesy of Verizon Wireless Due to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scheme in […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Today students present their solutions to a mock RFP dealing with the prevention of surgical fires. The first team is B-A-C-K Designs. Their solution used Thinking Worlds as a 3D solution to help teach the hospital staff how to prevent surgical fires. They also showed a mobile version of their solution. The next team was […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →This will be updated during the day today! If you want to follow live, tune into our live channel. Shawn Rosler Lead Systems Analyst/Instructional Designer at Geisigner Medical Center talks about “Membership has its Privileges” Shawn encouraged us to share our ideas and products with each other even if its incomplete and how his personal […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →What are the foundations of gamification? In recent thinking about gamification, I think there are four foundational elements in any type of gamification effort. Gamification involves engagement, autonomy, mastery and the sense of progression. Engagement-The learner needs to be engaged with the content, thinking about it, interacting with it and reacting to what happens with […]
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