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Make an Escape Game with PowerPoint
This was an announcement for MID NJ ATD Chapter on using PowerPoint to create a game like an escape room. Attendees had time to try the basic skills using links, animation, triggers, and the Selection Pane to manipulate a slide and the objects on that slide. Make something appear and then use it to jump to another slide. |
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Gamification is applying game mechanics to learning in a non-game setting. Retailers have been using this idea for along time. You buy something and sign up for a rewards card. Over time your points for purchases add up and you can redeem those points for a product or service that retailer sells.
Email me about using gamification in some of your learning programs. |
Corporate Board Game
I began working with Elizabeth Lachowicz Director of Training at CFMA to help create a game their members could play at their annual conference. . Doing a gamification project is similar to other learning initiatives but different at the same time. A good gamification project involves learning objectives, goals, planning, and yes, content. At the end, it should also be FUN! I know that word bothers some people in business, but the studies and end results show that adult workers respond well to fun at work. I don't mean the type of fun where people lose focus and get silly. I mean the kind of fun that playing a game that is focused on real work outcomes.
Solving work problems is actually fun. Many times employees will say they had a good day at work because the problem they were trying to solve was in fact solved. That can lead to a sense of fun and at the very least accomplishment. Gamification of a learning problem can give that sense of accomplishment and good feelings that lead to a positive response from employees and management alike.
It is well known that when people respond positively to a situation, they retain that information. When people are enthusiastic about something, it helps them remember what they did much longer than if they were required.
This project went very well thanks to the talented and hard work of the four subject matter experts, their knowledge of their business, and willingness to work on a project like this. The game was well received by the participants. They liked the use of real problems in the game, applying their skills, collaborating with others, and yes, they reported they had fun.
If this is something you would like for your company, please get in touch with Practical Learning Concepts, LLC.
I began working with Elizabeth Lachowicz Director of Training at CFMA to help create a game their members could play at their annual conference. . Doing a gamification project is similar to other learning initiatives but different at the same time. A good gamification project involves learning objectives, goals, planning, and yes, content. At the end, it should also be FUN! I know that word bothers some people in business, but the studies and end results show that adult workers respond well to fun at work. I don't mean the type of fun where people lose focus and get silly. I mean the kind of fun that playing a game that is focused on real work outcomes.
Solving work problems is actually fun. Many times employees will say they had a good day at work because the problem they were trying to solve was in fact solved. That can lead to a sense of fun and at the very least accomplishment. Gamification of a learning problem can give that sense of accomplishment and good feelings that lead to a positive response from employees and management alike.
It is well known that when people respond positively to a situation, they retain that information. When people are enthusiastic about something, it helps them remember what they did much longer than if they were required.
This project went very well thanks to the talented and hard work of the four subject matter experts, their knowledge of their business, and willingness to work on a project like this. The game was well received by the participants. They liked the use of real problems in the game, applying their skills, collaborating with others, and yes, they reported they had fun.
If this is something you would like for your company, please get in touch with Practical Learning Concepts, LLC.
Gamification Resources/Templates
It is also possible to make a game out of an eLearning course. Just add the elements needed to make it interesting and challenging. Try this game that began as an Interactive 3D Map exercise.
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It is possible to make a game out of any topic. Before you even begin, there are many questions that should be answered to make a successful game. The first question is why do we want a game for this project? If this is something you want to do, please reach out to Practical Learning Concepts, LLC.
Try this Star Fleet Game. |