10 Engagement Tips from the Social Gaming & Networking World
In this video by Seth Priebatsch, he shares the idea that the last decade built the framework for social and this decade will be the decade for gaming framework to influence behavior. He outlines some tips on game dynamics and how to use those for engagement strategies. To view the complete video, click Read More....
read moreAn Emerging Trend of Gamification Transforming Everyday Life
“Can life, and all the menial or routine tasks that come with it, be transformed through game mechanics into an engaging, social and fun recreational activity? Such is the idea behind the emerging trend of “gamification.” Gamification is most often defined as the use of gameplay mechanics for non-game applications. The term also suggests the process of using game thinking to solve problems and engage audiences. Analysts predict that by 2015, more than 50% of organizations will gamify their innovation processes.” To read the full article, click on Read More...
read more2011 Horizon Report shows Game-Based Learning on the Rise
This report details how game-based learning has gained considerable traction since 2003 and is on the horizon to be an expected form of learning in two to three years. ”One area in which there is currently a great deal of development is social games, especially those that can be taken along and played anywhere at all using a mobile device. With social games, players are never far from a game environment, whether it be a mobile in a pocket, a laptop computer, or a networked gaming console. With this kind of ubiquity, games are becoming a pervasive part of everyday life…”...
read moreSocial Gaming applied for Training New Hires
With as many as 68.7 million Americans playing social games in 2012, with 33% playing multiple times a day, and with approximately 50% of Facebook logins done purely to play games, learning professionals have to start thinking to themselves, “How can I use social gaming to my advantage for training and development programs?” Take a look at this gaming example from Marriott Hotels. (News excerpt below taken from news.marriott.com June 2011) With as many as 50,000 jobs to fill worldwide, Marriott International Inc. tapped into the exploding popularity of social media gaming to...
read moreKey Trends for 2012: A New Era of Personal Learning
As we now enter 2012, I’m sure we’re all wondering what the year will bring and more importantly, what it will mean for our business. With some new key trends revolutionizing the learning industry, it could bring a whole new way we train our employees. New technologies and social platforms have paved the way for mLearning and Social Learning, and Gamification is now a common term in the enterprise, not just in the land of the video gaming gurus anymore. Here is an article from TrainingIndustry.com that identifies the top trends that will shift the learning landscape in 2012.
read moreIs it Time to Implement Mobile Learning?
With all the buzz about mobile learning , smartphones and tablets you might be thinking about taking the plunge into mLearning. But how do you know if mobile learning is right for your organization? This article will provide five questions you should be asking before you jump in on the latest trend. And remember, SSE Learning Services can guide you to the right learning solution, whether it’s a mobile solution or a combination of delivery methods. Click read more to see the complete article.
read moreVoted to Training Industry’s 2011 Content Development Companies Watch List
