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Making Ethics & Compliance Training Memorable: Part 5 – Making Compliance Training Playful

I recently engaged with compliance expert Carsten Tams on the Innovation in Compliance podcast to discuss transforming Ethics and Compliance (E&C) training into a memorable experience.

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Game-based learning to become $55 billion industry in next eight years

Motivating students to learn through playing games and solving topics boosts the game-based learning market growth during the forecast period.

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Adopting 'Minecraft: Education Edition' for game-based learning in Pinagbuhatan High School

How can we be sure to keep students interested and encouraged to contribute and perform well in assessments? The gamification of education, where you make learning more enjoyable and engaging for students by using game design features, could be the answer.

games-based learning, video games, MinecraftDave EngJanuary 29, 2023Game-based learning, gamification, traditional learning, education, Minecraft, newsComment

Game-based learning Vs Textbook learning: Which is better?

Game-based learning is built on the idea of teaching through repetition, failure, and goal achievement which incorporates game features and concepts into the learning activities themselves. Students learning Economics, for example, can compete in a virtual stock-trading competition; difficult science concepts can also be made easier to understand using several games.

games-based learningDave EngDecember 29, 2022Game-based learning, students, textbooks, student-monitoring tools, technology, newsComment

Game-based learning activities in a virtual classroom

In game-based learning usually the lesson content is adjusted to fit the game, while in gamification game-like aspects are adjusted to fit the lesson content. For most of the games to be played in an online environment, a virtual classroom should be able to provide at least: video-conferencing, interactive online whiteboard.

games-based learningDave EngNovember 11, 2022Game-based learning, activities, virtual classroom, games, teacher, student, newsComment

Engaging with purpose: Game-based learning

Students are able to generate more robust knowledge through games than through traditional rote learning methods, provided that they are given the appropriate support by facilitators when engaging with the game environment.

games-based learningDave EngNovember 5, 2022Game-based learning, students, virtual space, games, interactive learning, newsComment

Game-Based Learning Prepares K–12 Students for a Digital Future

Video games can be used to teach students about the complex problems in the modern world, and they can teach students how to be better prepared for the future. Interacting with the game itself, and with peers through the games, can teach students skills that will be necessary in a digital future.

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Breaking the monotony: Teachers warm up to game-based learning approaches

"As teachers, we understand how much children enjoy playing games. To investigate this further, I intend to see if we can play games while learning to speak or write English. I was astounded to see how much fun youngsters had learning phonics, nouns, adjectives and other topics with the use of board games," said Daljeet Arora who teaches English in classes 1 and 2.

Educational Games: Rediscover The Joy Of learning

It's a belief that Online education and digital innovation were born just a few months ago along with the Pandemic. Educational games on the contrary often use concepts like math, science, general knowledge etc to take the story of the game forward.

educational games, learningDave EngAugust 6, 2022Game-based learning, gaming, education, learning, online, newsComment

A Brief History of Role-Playing Games

The basic characteristics, rules and mechanisms of D&D went on to inform many of the games and systems mentioned below. In 1986, Steve Jackson Games published GURPS, which was a system developed to allow players to play in whatever setting they chose, while utilising the same basic rules and mechanisms.

gamesDave EngJuly 19, 2022Game-based learning, learning games, effective learning, learning experience, newsComment

The six levers of games-based learning: what makes learning games effective?

That games are effective learning tools has been shown again and again, with great clusters of evidence collected by Karl Kapp and Jane McGonigal, among many others. My favourite framing of the question is: what do games do, to help people engage, learn and get more from the experience? As part of my work using games to design and facilitate learning experiences, I've built a framework to answer that question.

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Innovation Education: Gaming - Learning at play

eLearning games are all the rage, but will they help you improve online training ROI? Game-based learning can boost engagement and improve on-the-job performance. Depending on the scope of your game-based learning project, you may need to hire additional staff for game development, such as SMEs, graphic designers, and ID pros.

gamesDave EngJuly 11, 2022Game-based learning, games, training games, modern learners, newsComment

Game-Based Learning Budgeting Factors To Consider

eLearning games are all the rage, but will they help you improve online training ROI? Game-based learning can boost engagement and improve on-the-job performance.

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Andragogy Through a Games-based Learning Lens

Effective learning only occurs when learners have autonomy to direct their own learning and are intrinsically motivated to engage with the specific topic or skill being offered.

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Game-Based Learning For STEM Education

Gamification in the classroom is the application of game mechanics to lessons and course material. Gamification of lessons does require more planning and creativity than simply incorporating educational games and game-based learning tools, but these two different methods can work in tandem. Game-based learning is the utilization of games and challenges for learning and skill development with the goal to reach a winning outcome.

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How to inspire deep, critical thinking through game-based learning.

Sure, games made for in-school learning have been around a long time. Not all games are school-appropriate, but you can approach any game from an educational perspective. Ready to try out some games that weren't designed for classrooms, but still have tons of learning? Consider these tips and game recommendations.

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Game based learning provides high completion rates of up to 96 per cent: BYJU’s chief creative director Dhilip Kumar

BYJU'S chief creative director Dhilip Kumar to know more about their experience with gamified learning, challenges faced while working on it, its future and more. Game-based learning is one of BYJU'S key focus areas while developing content and an immersive learning experience that is engaging, easy-to-understand and fosters active and effective learning.

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The Impact of Internet Experience and Attitude on Student Preference for Blended Learning

Internet access directly affects the success and attitude of blended learning but its success has many advantages. Within a learning environment, the internet is not just a place to access learning applications but also a place to connect.

gamesDave EngMay 14, 2022Game-based learning, internet access, blended learning, goals, students, newsComment

The Key to Understanding Productive Struggle in Games

Students are often tasked with working through new assessments and find themselves overcome with feelings of frustration and doubt after failing to grasp new concepts right away. With game-based learning, students' intrinsic motivation and love for play can lead them toward complex problem solving.

gamesDave EngMarch 26, 2022Game-based learning, students, new concepts, education, gameplay, newsComment

Teach This: Teacher Resources and Classroom Games

Classroom games are an excellent way to harness the power of play and apply it to improve your students' learning experiences. Games can not only be entertaining and engaging, but they assist students in becoming more focused.