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I’ve known Kevin Kruse for many years. He and I met at a meeting of the Society for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Trainers (now L-TEN) over a decade ago. Since that first meeting, we’ve co-presented on the topic of evidence-based training, worked together when he was a CEO of one of his many companies, collaborated on […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Many people ask me for some good resources or supplies for creating their own instruction or learning oriented board game or card game. There are several resources you can use. Here is a partial list. If you want to create your own prototype board game with some cards and a board, try the DIY: Do […]
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Leave a Comment (1) →If you are a fan of superheros and of the muppets and Sesame Street then this video is for you. (if not, move along, nothing to see). Also, it is a good video on the value of staying focused!
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Leave a Comment (0) →Here are the results of an experimental study that compares the results of using a computer to teach (with no game activities) vs. using a computer game to teach. The results of the study indicate that a video game condition can lead to an increase of learning over just using a computer for instruction. Here […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Here is an interesting research abstract about using storytelling or narrative in instruction. Abstract Glonek, K. L., & King, P. E. (2014). Listening to Narratives: An Experimental Examination of Storytelling in the Classroom. International Journal Of Listening, 28(1), 32-46. doi:10.1080/10904018.2014.861302 This study looks at an oral presentation of content in both a narrative format and […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →So today is Cyber Monday and you are wondering just what you should order for that special Learning and Development person in your life…well I’ve got a few ideas all related to the gift of learning. The best thing you can give someone is new ideas, new thinking and new concepts. This list of gift […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Here are the resources from my presentation. Opening Slides Short Explanation of Gamification Pinterest Page on Gamification Happenings Gamification Happenings Facebook Page on Gamification of Learning and Instruction Facebook Gamification Page Polling Software Poll EveryWhere Articles Here is some information on thinking like a game designer. Improve Training: Thinking Like a Game Designer Here are […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →This year for DevLearn I was asked to do a feature presentation on Matching the Right Content to the Right Instructional strategy. Here is the time, date and description… 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Wednesday, October 29 What is the best way to design instruction for today’s technology tools, for stand-up instruction, and for eLearning? […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →If you are a student in an instructional technology or design program, consider heading to DevLearn this month. The students at Bloomsburg University’s department of instructional technology bought hotel and airline tickets today and we are ready to go… So what is the DevLearn Student program?…I’m glad you asked. The program is basically a guided […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →On Wednesday of this week, I am conducting with 6 other folks an exciting event at Online Learning. We are doing a Maker Faire of elearning development. Below describes the Faire and the resources we are going to use. The participants will download the trial software for each software we are going to discuss and […]
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