With over 5000 front end documents in their EDMS, Vitalant was seeking a way to create a meaningful and engaging training to support their staff to help them to know quickly and easily where to go to find the information they need to do their jobs. As revisions to procedures are continually happening, the company places high importance on where ...…

Pentaquest, led by Kerstin Oberprieler, worked with an Australian Government Department to implement gamification with the objective of increasing their employees' engagement with professional development. Like many government agencies, this department was seeking a mechanism to shift their culture to one that more collaborative in nature and f ...…

According to the National Association for Music Education, over 50% of students quit their school’s music program after 1-2 years of starting. Among the key reasons given is the fact that teachers do not provide enough opportunities for engagement and fun with the content. A public school teacher was looking for a way to drive down these dropou ...…

At the Academy for Professional Excellence, a program of the San Diego State University School of Social Work their purpose is to revolutionize the way people work to ensure the world is a healthier place. They provide exceptional learning and development experiences for the transformation of individuals, organizations and communities. Child pr ...…

Discussion Hero is a gamified discussion board where students become heroes and villains in a tough, yet still respectful, battle of ideas. This puts the debate aspect of discussions boards front and center by giving students an understanding of what is expected of them in a creative and entertaining way. Northwestern University School of Profe ...…

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau created the Misadventures in Money Management (MiMM) education program to improve the financial readiness of young servicemembers by providing “just enough, just in time” education. The content is focused on consumer financial protection topics that will be of most concern to them when they enter the Servi ...…

I’ve invited Rob to be our guest on the program today, because he was selected to lead a Gamification Design Build Workshop for us at GamiCon - The First International Conference for the Gamification of Learning which will be held in Chicago on October 6-8, 2018. Rob Alvarez is an expert, speaker and advocate for the use of gamification in educ ...…

Today we learn about Gamification and the Zone of Proximal Development. Miary and Monica discuss the concepts related to the Zone of Proximal Development theory, describe how those concepts can be used to optimize gamification project design, and how ZPD concepts can be integrated in gamification initiatives. About our Guest: Dr. Andriamiarisoa ...…

What can we learn about some basic elements of gamification from developing from scratch (and then teaching) a semester long gamified humanities course at a buttoned-down American university? What strategies were deployed to produce a successful course in a learning environment where gamification had never been tried? Naomi and Jim will discuss ...…

Today we learn about the unique phenomenon that is called the Uncanny Valley. Keith and I discuss how a theory discovered in Japan by a robotics professor in 1970 effects L&D, and how the uncanny valley impacts learning design. We also explore how other industries’ work on the uncanny valley are reshaping the landscape of L&D. About our Guest: ...…

The direction of our show is a little different than usual because today we’re going to explore how to organize and carry out a Hackathon. You'll get first-hand information on how can Gamification help to solve real-world-problems. About our Guest: Dr. Philipp Busch obtained a Masters’ degree in Economics and Geography at the University of Main ...…

Too often we build training and design games for the wrong reason. In this discussion we’ll consider what the actual needs of the business are, and how we can leverage them in our planning and assessment to ensure we solve the right problem. About Jean Marrapodi: Jean has a PhD in Adult Education, a Masters Degree in Online Instructional Design ...…

I’ve invited John to be a guest on the program today, because we’ve chosen John and Geoteaming to lead a hi-tech team building event for us at GamiCon - The First International Conference for the Gamification of Learning which will be held in Chicago on October 6-8 of this year. Geoteaming Event – The Chase The Chase is a high-tech scavenger hu ...…

Just because you can't use words like games and gamification to describe the types of learning experiences you are using, doesn't mean you can't infuse your training with fun, interactivity, and a gameful spirit. Like a super hero in disguise, gamification can be the secret identity behind an innovative and highly effective training program. Th ...…

It's hard to make a recipe to gamify a classroom as every one has different approaches, but the core mistakes are often the same. In this episode, Bernardo Letayf, Founder of BLUErabbit, will discuss: Common mistakes in gamifying a classroom How long does it take for you to master your own classes? What is the hardest class to gamify? What's th ...…

If you are an HR professional or a corporate trainer, webinars present a number of advantages. They are cheaper than holding regular meetings, participants have access to the webcast afterwards, and attendees can still interact live with the presenter. Although we know that very few do. Haven’t you found there is something about a webinar that ...…

The fantasy… the employees will enjoy the training and will apply their new knowledge in the workplace. We pay them to do this, so participants should apply their new skills and develop an attitude to solve problems. The reality... most corporate training is dry, dull, boring, and unimaginative. Participants are secretly contemplating ways to " ...…

Expect to hear Juliette talk to you all about learner engagement! For the past 14 years, Juliette has dedicated her life and business to promoting the powers of learner engagement in the workplace, and the results are endless! Some of the things you can learn from Juliette are: The powers of gamification to increase engagement in training How l ...…

In spite of a constant flow of amazing new technologies, this era of email overload and social media feeds is distracting us from our work. People are experiencing poor productivity and lower motivation. Are games an additional distraction or can we use them to remove distractions, improve your focus and get you back on a path to delivering qua ...…

Gamification doesn't need to be complicated, sometimes all you need is a simple score to change behavior. Score science is a practice that helps you get it right. Toby Beresford created rise.global in his garage in 2012 as a tool to keep and share digital scores. It's now being used by senior influencers across the world to track their own soci ...…

Gamification is still just a buzzword for some, while for others they’ve already implemented it with powerful effects on their business process. We’ve seen some gamification projects which have a very pretty design but have failed to engage users and others with a very ugly interface but are addictively engaging their users! What is the secret? ...…

Gamification as a tool for designing engaging experiences should not be restricted by technology. There is a need for physical and digital experiences to be merged AND playful and gameful inspirations should be at the heart of such a design process. Today we’ll explore Sylvester’s Insights into existing work in exploring a more hybrid and playf ...…

Is there a business that doesn’t want to have motivated users and engaged customers? How about a company that doesn’t crave higher productivity of happy employees? There has been different mindsets and disciplines to answer the need, but all share a toolbox that uses the tools of creativity and fun. No matter what they call the package, it’s he ...…

This week my guest is Rob Alvarez of the Professor Game Podcast - www.professorgame.com For several years, Rob has been creating the engaging interactive learning materials used every day in business education at a leading business school. Since he jumped onto gamification he's been searching for as much information out there as he could find a ...…

In this episode, Zach and I explore why using a third party to find the right gamification software is a must in today’s saturated software market. TechnologyAdvice.com has the solution to help businesses find which software is ideal for a company’s unique needs. Best of all? The service is free. A few things covered in this podcast will includ ...…

Organizations across the Middle East have used gamification over the past few years to address lack of user engagement within their organizations and the marketplace. And just as businesses in the U.S. and Europe are using gamification to build community, clarify objectives, and motivate teams, organizations across the Middle East are reaping t ...…

There is a growing nervousness in L&D about how to provide value in an industry that hasn’t changed much since the adoption of the LMS and the ability to create videos on demand. The bottom line is that EdTech has not evolved at the same pace as productivity tools like marketing automation and CRMs. And the result is that traditional training, ...…

Is it a Game… or is it Gamification? What's the Difference? E-learning is a fundamental piece of business training strategy. While this method of training provides many useful ways of transferring information, the larger challenge is how to best sustain that learning. In recent years, many companies have moved toward creating “gamified” courses ...…

Many trainers and instructional designers have already discovered the power of storytelling in a practical sense – they have observed how compelling a well-constructed narrative can be. But recent scientific work is putting a much finer point on just how stories change our attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Should we incorporate into every trai ...…

My guest this week is Michael Matera and our topic today is: Gamification in Education What does gamification look like in the education space? Does gamification in education have the power unlock both student’s potential, creativity and enthusiasm? What does it do for the teachers? Michael and I are will explore with you how teachers can use p ...…

Used by elite athletes and military Special Forces to heighten human performance, by clinicians to improve the cognitive health of patients, and by students to boost learning – NeuroTracker uses a multiple object tracking exercise to: Improve Attention Enhance Executive Function and Working Memory Heighten Visual and Auditory Processing Speed I ...…

We are barraged with a constant stream of new ideas for design and delivery of solutions that can improve learning, engagement, and performance. Finding methods to rapidly evaluate innovation, while maximizing the benefits and minimizing the risks, can mean the difference between success and failure. How can you strategically innovate your trai ...…

Big Sponge Hangout – Sharing Insights and Information from The World of Learning Technologies Over the course of four days, some of the biggest names in L&D gathered to share their tips for achieving success across a variety of topics, so that the audience would be able to take away ideas and suggestions to implement into their own L&D programs ...…

As gamification becomes more pervasive in learning programs across the globe training professionals have an unique opportunity to generate powerful analytics that can shape future learning experiences. Traditionally learners and their managers have focused on capturing who took the test, when they took it, and what the final score was on the pr ...…

Our topic today is: Game Thinking and the MVP of Instructional Design with special guest Zsolt Olah. Zsolt participated in Kevin Werbach's G.A.M.E. (Gameful Approaches of Motivation and Engagement) along with researchers and practitioners of game design and gamification such as Karl Kapp, Amy Jo Kim, and Sebastian Deterding. While researchers a ...…

This week my guest is David Chandross and our topic is: Gamification Research in Health Care, Addiction, and Higher Ed David has been involved in fascinating research on gamification for health professions and other big projects such as: the training of health care professionals in geriatric care; the conversion of undergraduate degree courses ...…

This week on Gamification Talk Radio, we finish exploring the seven continents on our journey, and review Rules, Rewards, and Results. Level 5: Siberian Express – Why would they want to play? As you create your gamification experience, think of creative features that will appeal to a variety of intrinsic and/or extrinsic motivators of your play ...…

Using the metaphor of a World Explorer, Monica takes you inside her hands-on, gamified playshop to explore the beauty, awe, marvels, and dangers of the seven levels of successful gamification. You'll learn how to plan for your journey and pack wisely to make every item count. This week we continue and explore to more of the seven continents on ...…

Using the metaphor of a World Explorer, Monica takes you inside her hands-on, gamified playshop to explore the beauty, awe, marvels, and dangers of the seven levels of successful gamification. You'll learn how to plan for your journey and pack wisely to make every item count. This week to get started we explore two of the seven continents on ou ...…

With Special Guest Darryn Van Den Berg – founder of Passion 4 Development (p4d.co.za) – an Organizational Development Company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this episode of Gamification Talk Radio, we’ll be discussing How Gamification Increases Value in Corporate Learning and Development. To increase productivity and improve the bottom ...…

Gamification is way more than badges and high scores on a leaderboard. It is finding creative and exciting ways to turn everyday work into engagement opportunities! Between mini disc golf tournaments, rock star awards, happiness wheels, murder mystery dinners and countless other pursuits, at his workplace, my guest today gives his team a compel ...…

Gamification may be widely talked about in the media, but it's still not widely taught in school. But today you’ll hear how Los Angeles Film School instructor David Mullich teaches his game design students about gamification. In his gamification workshop, David's students learn to: Specify a user journey, from onboarding to mastery, for a busin ...…

WHY We Play – Part 2 People don't fit nicely intocategories, and we're in the people business. So, what if we lookedat things differently? Once we know why people dothings, we can anticipate what they enjoy doing and what theyconsider fun. Once we know that, we can addgame elements, mechanics, and dynamics that they'll actually enjoy,that will ...…

People don't fit nicely into categories, and we're in the people business. So, what if we looked at things differently? Once we know why people do things, we can anticipate what they enjoy doing and what they consider fun. Once we know that, we can add game elements, mechanics, and dynamics that they'll actually enjoy, that will cause them to w ...…

By now you’ve heard about gamification for corporate learning and organizational development, but how do you take the elements of gamification and make them a reality within your organization? Are you asked to show a measurable ROI on areas like: Improved employee performance Improved employee satisfaction and retention Saved time Saved money O ...…

This week Monica welcomes one of America's top doctors, Dr. Howard Green. Mobile apps are an integral part of most of our lives and and their use in the workplace as well as in our personal lives is growing. In this fascinating segment we'll explore SkinPhotoTextMatch - a medical information technology company currently focused in the field of ...…

Imagine that you’re asked to create a training program/job aid to address quality control issues within your organization. You could start with flow charts, statistics, and time studies… OR you can create a Quest. Now every problem becomes a challenge to overcome, a mystery to be solved. The focus is on the goal and if the team works together a ...…

Part 2 of a casual open mic session where Dutch turns the tables on Monica and interviews her about gamification. In this session we discuss: The value of Gamification Hub – an online community of international gamification enthusiasts Progress as a part of Mastery SAPS – Status, Access, Power, Stuff Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation Creating ...…

Part 1 of a casual open mic session where Dutch turns the tables on Monica and interviews her about gamification. This week my guest is Dutch Driver – like most of my gamification colleagues – we met through social media – and then had an opportunity to meet live and in person when I was in Alabama speaking a few years back. Dutch is one of tho ...…