One method of developing a multiple choice question that requires cognitive processing is to define a “thought unit.” A thought unit is a segment of material to be learned that is organized around one theme or focal idea. It is more expansive than an objective and requires more processing from the learner. A thought unit […]
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Leave a Comment (2) →There are a number of formats you can use to create Casual Educational Games. One such format is based on the popular paper and pencil game, Hang-Man. Hang-Man can be made into an educational game to teach acronyms or memorized information by adding a definition to the game. Instead of simply guessing a word by […]
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Leave a Comment (2) →There seems to be an attitude in training and academic circles that you need to “go big or go home” when it comes to educational game development. Well, you don’t need to go home…or go big. An educational game doesn’t have to be an expensive first-person master piece to be educational and entertaining. Beneficial, educational […]
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Leave a Comment (4) →There is a new generaton of learner who is going to have a dramatic impact on learning and e-learning design. This new generation has been called by numerous titles but the one I like is Gamer. A Gamer is someone who has grown up in a generation influenced and shaped by video games and technology. […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Here are a few tips for creating effective multiple choice questions: 1) Provide a scenario in which the learner has to apply knowledge previously learned to answer the question. Avoid straight memorization.2) Encourage the learner to draw conclusions from the content provided.3) When several items are based on a single case or problem situation, make […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Just recently finished presenting in London on the topic of Learning Organizations which described how organistions need to focus on knowledge transfer between the older, more mature workforce and the new gamer generation that learns differently and has different learning and workforce expectations. Here are some interesting facts about the gamer generation in Europe. In […]
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