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The latest news related to the meaningful and effective implementation of educational technology and e-learning in K-12, higher education, corporate and government sectors.
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Negotiate The Level Of Gamification In The Digital Materials You Develop! 

Negotiate The Level Of Gamification In The Digital Materials You Develop!  | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"It is touchy! Do not ever ignore it. Negotiate the level of gamification and let it frequent in the digital materials you develop along with the other 3 elements. Take gamification seriously!"

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What's Your Avatar In Gamified eLearning?

What's Your Avatar In Gamified eLearning? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Want to know about choosing the right Avatar In Gamified eLearning? Check what you need to know about choosing the Avatar In Gamified eLearning.
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Game-Based Learning And Adult Learning Styles

Game-Based Learning And Adult Learning Styles | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Want to know about Game-Based Learning And Adult Learning Styles? Check what happens when game-based learning is merged with adult learning styles.
Carolina Velásquez's curator insight, December 1, 2016 10:25 PM
Chidren and adults are completely different, thye use different styles of learning since they learn and keep information using their method. Game-bsed learning is a method in which games and dynamic activities are carry out in non-games contexts proving experiencies and new information for adults learning.
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Gamification in eLearning - See Gamified eLearning in action!

Gamification in eLearning - See Gamified eLearning in action! | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
How do you use gamification in eLearning to make it more engaging? We use game mechanics to make everything more fun, including our gamified eLearning.
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5 Must-have Elements of Game-based Mobile Learning Courses

5 Must-have Elements of Game-based Mobile Learning Courses | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"When Einstein said, “Games are the most elevated form of investigation“, nobody had an idea he was hinting atits unparalleled power to revolutionize learning. Most of us play games on our Smartphones because they are fun and exciting and make time pass by swiftly. Learning designers have cashed in on this trend and now, game-based learning has become a crucial part of how we acquire knowledge today."

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How to Succeed at Gamification for Corporate Learning

How to Succeed at Gamification for Corporate Learning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
In order to gamify eLearning courses successfully take these points into consideration before slapping on a point system and calling it a day.
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When Should You Really Prefer Game-Based Training?

When Should You Really Prefer Game-Based Training? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Game-based training and gamification has become critical to the current market dynamics. Most of the companies are integrating gamification in their training modules."

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An Interactive Approach To Learning: Gamification And Microlearning

An Interactive Approach To Learning: Gamification And Microlearning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Want to know about two tactics for interactive learning? Check why Gamification And Microlearning are the most effective interactive approaches to learning.
Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight, June 21, 2016 12:49 PM
Some good take-aways for PD. 
Bryan Hauf's curator insight, June 22, 2016 9:57 PM
Simple, but effective way to begin gamification. Always make sure to build around sound instructional design. Start with the learning outcomes and ensure that your gamified experience translates to completing those outcomes!
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My Gamification Journal: Part 2 (Immersion)

My Gamification Journal: Part 2 (Immersion) | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
In my last post, I described my first steps toward creating a gamified math class using Khan Academy. I started, not with the goal of gamifying, but with the need to tailor instruction to meet the …
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GE TV: Karl Kapp on Why Gamification Works

GE TV: Karl Kapp on Why Gamification Works | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
In this interview with gamification expert Karl Kapp, find out why gamification and learning games work, and how to use them effectively
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eLearning Gamification: Multiple Scoring And Leaderboards

eLearning Gamification: Multiple Scoring And Leaderboards | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Want to know about eLearning Gamification? Check why you should absolutely post results in eLearning Gamification and use Multiple Scoring And Leaderboards.
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I am interested in integrating leaderboards into my online Bb courses, but they can't look too gimmicky or gamey.. just something that lets students know where they stand in the course and what they need to do to earn an A... B... C... etc.

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9 Tips To Integrate Leaderboards In Online Training

9 Tips To Integrate Leaderboards In Online Training | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Wondering how to integrate Leaderboards In Online Training? Check 9 tips for integrating Leaderboards In Online Training to enhance learner engagement.
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Is Gamification Simply Bells and Whistles?

Is Gamification Simply Bells and Whistles? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Gamification has become latest buzzword in the learning community. Just as "rapid elearning" was supposed to make everyone able to develop "high quality" elearning content a few years back, vendors and others with vested interest are praising the merits of gamification as a silver bullet to improve the learning experience."

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Gamification: Why you must gamify your Induction training?

Gamification: Why you must gamify your Induction training? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Many managers wrongly believe induction training is a waste of valuable time. But in reality,this is a critical process when you hire new employees. Induction training (or new-hire orientation) creates a roadmap that makes sure new employees have very positive first experiences and get an objective view of the company."

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"must" is probably too strict of a term to use.

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How Does Gamification Affect eLearning?

How Does Gamification Affect eLearning? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"The brain responds to games, no matter how young or old the mind may be. The digital world was built on games, and there is no reason to keep that aspect of the digital world away from your eLearning initiatives, especially with all of the positive effects that gamification has on eLearning. However, it is important to incorporate games that reinforce the context of the learning, not just building games to build them."

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Try Asking Which Games? Instead of When Games?

Try Asking Which Games? Instead of When Games? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Sharon Boller briefly discusses the power of game-based approaches to augment your learning solutions.
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Merging Pedagogy & Instructional Game Design

Merging Pedagogy & Instructional Game Design | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Gamification and game-based learning are here to stay. Learn how you can merge these approaches with your traditional instructional design principles.
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The Zombies Are ComingTo Help You Learn

The Zombies Are ComingTo Help You Learn | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
This post offers a recap of Karl Kapp's ATD 2016 session: Zombie Salesapocalypse: Making an Epic 3-D Immersive Sales Video Game. This session, in a case study format, covers the steps taken to conceptualize, develop, and deliver an immersive 3-D game to teach sales concepts.
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Online Learning - What You Need to Know

Online Learning - What You Need to Know | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Online Learning, eLearning, Distance Education; call it what you will, if it's all new to you, this 5-minute read will get you off to the right start!
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The Remarkable Benefits of Using Gamification in eLearning

The Remarkable Benefits of Using Gamification in eLearning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
If you aren't yet convinced of the powerful training tool gamification is, here are 4 points to consider.
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