The line between games and simulations--game's less talked about cousin--is often blurred, and there are no absolutes. Use these guidelines to sort out whether a game or a simulation would be the best solution. Serious games are being used more often as a learning solut... More »

Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Simulations and Serious Games

We all know that the most powerful and lasting learning comes from the discovery associated with our direct experiences - when we act and then experience the consequences of our actions. It is what Peter Senge has dubbed, "the learning horizon." The dilemma, however, is... More »

Learning & Development

Delivering Training , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General

In a part of the world where television plays no major role and other mass media falls short, mobile devices have become the king of communication. Employing mobile devices as a tool and a methodology to learn about their uses was the goal of a unique program for execut... More »

Learning Technologies

Africa , E-Learning , Engagement , Informal Learning , Simulations and Serious Games , Social Learning

The popularity of 3D virtual immersive environments for learning and collaboration continues to increase as more organizations realize the benefits of 3D for learning. The increased use of these environments creates a challenge for learning and development professionals... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Designing Learning , Innovation , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General

Educational simulations are a broad genre of immersive learning simulations focused on increasing participants' mastery level in the real world. They differ from computer games in that their goal is not to be fun for participants (although they do engender a level of en... More »

Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Simulations and Serious Games