A big thanks to everyone who participated in the interactive ASTD Links article, “Are You Having Fun Yet?” Here's what we learned about your use of training games. More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Engagement , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General

As trainers we inherently know that fun is important! It increases motivation, energizes and enlivens, enhances teamwork and unity, improves job satisfaction, and stimulates innovation and creativity. More »

Learning & Development

Designing Learning , Engagement , Beginner Level Content , Informal Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General

In preparing for an educational event at a major client, we were struggling to find a way to mirror the workers own behavior to them so they could see their own culture. At the same time, we were introduced to Arthur Brown, president of Teaching & Training by Design... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , Change Management , Designing Learning , Engagement , Simulations and Serious Games , Trends

A game is a system in which players engage in an abstract challenge, defined by rules, interactivity and feedback that results in a quantifiable outcome often eliciting an emotional reaction. Lets look at each element of the definition: System A set of interconnected el... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , Informal Learning , Simulations and Serious Games

How to gamify e-learning. My favorite definition of a game comes from Jesse Schell, CEO of videogame studio, Schell Games and the former chair of the International Game Developers Association: a game is a problem-solving activity approached with a playful attitude. Whil... More »

Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , Engagement , Simulations and Serious Games