Organizations increasingly turn to game play in an attempt to motivate trainees to learn and improve their work-related knowledge and skills, but many companies are also asking the question, "Are games really effective?" The answer appears to be yes. But it depends on t... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Simulations and Serious Games

An interview with Edward Scannell, Director, Center for Professional Development and Training More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General , Trends

What is it? Chris Clarke-Epstein is a professional speaker and consultant who co-authored the book, The Instant Trainer with C. Leslie Charles. In their book, they list several criteria for game design based on principles developed by Ed Scannell and John Newstrom. "I w... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Intermediate-level Content , Simulations and Serious Games

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