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Gamification, just like all tools, can produce brilliant results when used properly, but it can also wreak havoc when wielded inappropriately.
In order to reap the benefits of gamification, game mechanics can’t be used without purpose, careful design and alignment with goals. Follow these guidelines for successful gamification.
When employees hear a training announcement, their eyes sometimes roll to the back of their heads. The word “training” conjures images of drawn-out lectures, poorly made PowerPoints and cheap reading materials.
Designing game-based training programs can be difficult. It’s easy to fixate on your training objectives and forget to make your training fun. You can also spend too much time making the program enjoyable and end up with a game that doesn’t really...
Gamification has proven to be more than a fleeting trend, as it continues to hold its place as the must-have addition to best-in-class e-learning. Gamification is the application of gaming elements and mechanics to non-gaming contexts. When added to...
If you’ve been looking into adding game elements to your training, you’ve probably stumbled across these two terms: gamification and game-based learning (GBL). While it may seem like simple semantics, confusing these approaches can be costly.
There’s a video of a six-year-old boy on YouTube playing Guitar Hero. This kid was blazing fast and didn’t miss a note through the entire song. He certainly didn’t read the directions and then master the steps as he progressed through the more...
Can you justify a training investment in gamification? Absolutely. In fact, research is now available that shows gamification cannot only contribute to the overall effectiveness of employee training, but can lead to improvements in your overall...