Why your competitors are using edugames for staff training
If you still haven’t noticed, the time has come to acknowledge the truth: your competitors are using edugames (educational video games) to train their employees. And they have multiple reasons to do so. Firstly, and even though this may seem a bit strange, as humans we have been using games as learning tools since our […]
The 5 best talks on gamification [videos]
If you really want to know what gamification is, there is no better way to do so than with the talks from the leading experts in the field. This article contains a selection of the most original and interesting videos addressing the keys of gamification and how to use gaming dynamics within the scope of […]
5 elements that the best online learning platforms have in common
While there are many online learning platforms, only a few elements rise up as the best above the rest. Although this may not appear to be a critical issue, in the long term it could be the decisive factor between a successful training program and a resounding failure. 1 – Interaction Numerous studies have demonstrated […]
The secret to why online e-learning improves results and reduces costs
Online e-learning has been successfully improving learning results and reducing costs for companies for several years now. So, what’s the secret to this success? Despite the many factors involved, one vitally important factor often flies well under the radar: its flexibility. Flexibility, flexibility and flexibility Rarely has such a minor factor, with its multiple variables, […]
Is your team too lazy to learn? Edugames are the answer
If your employees have trouble concentrating and do not apply themselves in the training provided by your company, perhaps the time has come to try edugames (educational games). A widespread problem: training that doesn’t cut the mustard The problem is commonplace in many companies: workers are often overwhelmed with their day-to-day, fretting about the last […]
Q&A with Karl Kapp: “Games are very valuable in today’s corporate environment”
“Games let us think and image things that would otherwise be unimaginable or unthinkable” Karl Kapp is perhaps the greatest guru in the world of game-based learning. Assistant director at Bloomsburg University’s Institute for Interactive Technologies (IIT), his ideas about games, technology and learning are highly influential among institutions and companies alike. He is a […]
The ultimate step-by-step guide to understanding gamification
Gamification has earned a reputation as one of the most important phenomena in education and business. Deloitte cited gamification as one of its Top 10 Technology Trends for 2012 and the Oxford dictionary placed it on the US Short List for Word of the Year in 2011. Since then, gamification has not stopped growing, to […]
5 new trends in e-training you should know
The e-training universe continues soaring forward at top speed. Digital transformation and recent scientific discoveries have entailed striking economic and social transformations that are also mirrored in training and development. From the use of mobile devices to video games, e-training is changing to adapt with the times. But, before we begin, what is e-training? This […]
Why are purpose games becoming so popular in corporate training?
Some years ago, large corporations such as Coca-Cola, Deloitte and BMW incorporated purpose games into their offices. Designed to playfully teach knowledge and skills, these educational games are opening a precipice in the human resources departments of multinationals worldwide. But why? How come purpose games have had so much success in corporate training? 1. Improved […]
6 secrets about customer service training that will boost your team’s results
If you are looking to improve your company’s customer service training, this article is for you. While training and preparing your employees is clearly the first step taken by a good management team, it is nevertheless advisable to focus on what type of training they need and how to implement it. Below we will give […]