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Another question related to serious games and immersive learning simulations: “What are the shortcomings in the scholarship/research around Serious Games/Immersive Learning Simulations?“ One of the biggest shortcomings is how comparative research is conducted. Everyone wants to do a study comparing serious games/immersive learning simulations with classroom or online instruction to see which is better. Please, […]
Continue Reading →Here are some resources supporting a presentation I did recently titled “Avoiding Death by PowerPoint” Avoiding Death by PowerPoint View more presentations from Karl Kapp. PCAR Presentation Resources Resource for Presentations Learning Circuits Big Questions: Avoiding Death by PowerPoint PCAR Presentation Resources Resource for Presentations Learning Circuits Big Questions: Avoiding Death by PowerPoint Here is […]
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Leave a Comment (1) →Here is my answer to the second of a series of questions from a graduate student about serious games/immersive learning environments. The question is What have been the barriers to widespread adoption of Serious Games/Immersive Learning Simulations? The barriers to widespread adoption: Perception of games as only entertainment: People have grown up with the understanding […]
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Leave a Comment (2) →Recently I was asked a series of questions by a Ph.D., candidate about games and simulations to augment his literature review. I decided to answer the four questions in blog postings. So here is the answer to the first question which is, “What are the key advantages of Serious Games/Immersive Learning Simulations?” Since I am working on another project […]
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Leave a Comment (2) →Here is a touching message I received from a gentleman I went to high school with way back in the late 1980’s. I thank Chuck for reaching out to me and for providing such a wonderful example of how “video games” can really have a positive impact. How are you? I just happened to find […]
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Leave a Comment (1) →Here are some educational game trailers that show a combination of video game-type interfaces with educational content. This, I believe, is the tip of the iceberg in terms of what can be made available and how video games can tie to educational standards. Look for an exciting video game trailer in the very near future.
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Leave a Comment (1) →Lately I have been thinking about Massively Multiplayer Online Role Play Games (MMORPGs) as a platform for learning and developing some concepts around making a learning universe. Here are some tutorials for some well known MMORPGs that might spark some game design thinking. Listen to how this tutorial talks about learning skills, memory and intelligence. […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Every year Training puts out a “state of the industry report” well worth the read. Here are a few highlights: Average training expenditures per learner in 2010=$1,041 Average hours of training per employee=40.1 (up 9 from 2009) 32% of training budgets decreased in 2010. 61% of Mandatory or Compliance Training is delivered online. 23% of […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →In yesterday’s Train for Success in-world seminar, I was asked about the principles for effective design for 3D learning experiences, here is the list of principles that can be applied to make a 3D Learning Environment (3DLE) successful. Instructionally Grounded. Irrespective of whether the 3DLE is a part of a larger blended intervention or a […]
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Leave a Comment (3) →Here is some information I compiled for my presentation at CSTD based on some studies. And the slides I used for my presentation. The Role of Games and Simulations In Learning View more presentations from Karl Kapp. 1. An experience as an avatar can change a person’s real life perceptions. In a study conducted by […]
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