When adding gaming elements to e-learning, there's this odd notion that after you include a wacky 'dinging' sound and a few zany graphics, suddenly you'll have Sexual Harassment Jeopardy: instructional, hilarious, and meaningful. It's just not that simple. (And really, ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Innovation , North America , Simulations and Serious Games , Trends

In March and April of 2009, Learning Circuits and E-Learning News ran a quick survey on how readers were using their learning management systems (LMSs). We asked such questions as: Do you build or buy? What system do you use? What are the must-have features? Here are th... More »

Learning Technologies

Assessment , Delivering Training , Managing Organizational Knowledge , North America

Learning organizations are beginning to employ serious games and virtual worlds to train key audiences. Low- to medium-income Americans are learning how to use credit cards responsibly from a new interactive video game created for a Boston-based not-for-profit organizat... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , North America , Simulations and Serious Games , Trends