Are You Having Fun Yet? Part Two

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Brownell Landrum

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 »

Are You Having Fun Yet?

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Brownell Landrum

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 »

Playing Games for Fun and Profit

James Gorfine

The line between work and play is becoming increasingly blurred in companies today. To illustrate that point, technology industry research firm Gartner estimates that by 2014 approximately 70 percent of large enterprises will use game techniques for at least one busines... More »

Lessons Learned from Conducting 3D Virtual World Learning Experiences

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Karl M. Kapp

As of yet, there are few schools, certificate programs, or even seminars available to provide step-by-step instructions for conducting educational sessions in 3D virtual immersive environments. Absent those formal, standardized guidelines here are lessons learned from v... More »

Realistic Graphics and Learning: What’s Most Effective?

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Connie Malamed

Before you just place any old photo into an online course or informational website, its a good idea to think about whether a realistic graphic is required. And if so, how much realism will be most effective? By realism, I mean how well a graphic appears to be a successf... More »