Role plays in learning
As a trainer in the corporate sector, the moment you mentioned role plays, you would receive an almighty groan from everyone. Although the technique works to practise a new skill, …
Gamification in learning
Leaderboards in learning…
On a regular basis I get asked the question about introducing leaderboards in a learning environment. Leaderboards for top rated content, most viewed, most popular, etc. are very useful and …
Learning skateboard style
Every so often, I am asked to review an application for its gamification merits. ZonedIn a learn to skateboard app asked me to have a look at how they implemented …
Learning design still matters with gamification
In the past year I have heard a few gamification experts claiming that traditional principles of learning design are dead and should be left to the side. By saying that, …
Passive learning is not sticky
Ever had the situation where you read an article or watched a fascinating video or even clicked through an e-learning session, and then you couldn’t remember most of it apart …
Learning repetition leads to mastery
In an era where we want everything on demand and most things can be delivered that way, repetition is often considered as a boring unnecessary thing to do. However in …