Summary: <br> <br> Do you want to design learning games, but you're not sure where to get help? I suggest listening to the learning game guru, Karl Kapp. He is an Instructional Technology Professor at Bloomsburg University and an author of many books on learning games (see Resources below).<br> <br> <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/recs/play-to-learn.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>In addition to teaching and writing, Karl speaks and consults on topics related to the convergence of learning, manufacturing, and e-technology. He helps organizations transition into learning organizations through the effective application of technology.<br> <br> WE DISCUSS:<br> <br> * Latest trends in games and gamification<br> * Differences and similarities between games and gamification<br> * The evil trifecta of gamification<br> * Game elements that are highly motivating<br> * Advantages of games for learning<br> * Commercial gamification, game tools and learning game developers<br> * Criteria for selecting a learning game vendor<br> * Philosophical approach to making your courses game-like<br> * Are "fake games" okay?<br> * Deconstructing engagement<br> * Learning research on games: criteria for a well-designed game<br> * Common novice mistakes in game design<br> * Sensible uses of VR<br> <br> TIME: 37 minutes<br> <br> RATE: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elearning-coach-podcast/id592110281" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rate this podcast in iTunes</a><br> <br> TRANSCRIPT: Download the [Download not found].<br> <br> RESOURCES:<br> <br> * <a href="http://karlkapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karl's Website</a>: Lots of great information. Be sure to check out <a href="http://karlkapp.com/kapp-notes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kapp Notes</a><br> * <a href="http://karlkapp.wixsite.com/zombiesalesg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zombie Sales Apocalypse</a>: Game designed by Karl<br> * <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/recs/play-to-learn.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Play to Learn</a>: New book by Sharon Boller and Karl Kapp<br> * <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/recs/gamification.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Gamification of Learning and Instruction</a>: by Karl Kapp<br> * <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/recs/gamification-fieldbook.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Gamification of Learning and Instruction Fieldbook</a>: by Karl Kapp, Lucas Blair and Rich Mesch<br> <br> Gamification Tools Mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.axonify.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Axonify</a><br> * <a href="https://badgeville.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Badgeville</a><br> * <a href="http://www.bunchball.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bunchball</a><br> * <a href="https://www.d2l.com/topics/upgrade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Desire 2 Learn</a><br> * <a href="http://www.gameffective.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GamEffective</a><br> * <a href="http://www.growthengineering.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Growth Engineering</a><br> * <a href="http://www.bottomlineperformance.com/knowledge-guru/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Knowledge Guru</a><br> * <a href="http://www.insitehub.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Insight Hub</a><br> * <a href="http://www.mlevel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mLevel</a><br> * <a href="https://openbadges.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Open Badges</a> (Listen to an <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/podcasts/22/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview about badges</a>)<br> * <a href="https://www.polleverywhere.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Poll Everywhere</a><br> * <a href="https://qstream.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">QStream</a><br> * <a href="https://wordpress."></a>
