Category Archives: Gamification

The Use of Games in Learning

Posted on January 9, 2020 by julianstodd

Today i am sharing an illustration around the use of games in learning. It’s not intended to be definitive, but rather a snapshot view of four applications of game dynamics and mechanics: Quests, Rehearsal, Problem Solving, and Engagement. Quests are … Continue reading →

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Games in Learning: a #WorkingOutLoud post

Posted on January 8, 2020 by julianstodd

I have started work on Module 3 of the Modern Learning Capability Programme, which covers ‘Games in Learning’, and then ‘Virtual Reality’. Today i am sharing an early sketch, which concerns the use of games in learning. This is a … Continue reading →

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Game Mechanics versus Game Dynamics

Posted on September 25, 2015 by julianstodd

I’m presenting some new work next week, a session entitled ‘Beyond Badges: Game Dynamics in Learning‘. As i pull that session together, i’m refining some of my earlier work and finding the right framework to present it in. I’ve settled … Continue reading →

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Gamification: How to use Game Dynamics in Learning

Posted on January 19, 2015 by julianstodd

There’s a family story that i once threw a Monopoly board across the room rather than accept defeat. I’m not sure i remember it quite that way, but i do know that the battered box is relegated to the cupboard … Continue reading →

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Mobile Learning: the state of play

Posted on October 7, 2013 by julianstodd

The ecosystem of mobile learning is in constant flux: advances in technology being rivalled by creative methods of applying it in the real world. Sometimes a technology creates possibilities, sometimes inventive minds find creative ways of applying old technologies, and … Continue reading →

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Social Gaming for Learning: a practical exploration of #gamification

Posted on July 4, 2013 by julianstodd

For many years i was able to maintain an illusion of competence when it came to the xBox. Every Monday night, Rich and I would get a pizza and invest/waste the evening playing such classics as Halo, Gears of War … Continue reading →

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The imperative for Social Leadership

Posted on June 28, 2013 by julianstodd

The ability to use a computer, smartphone and tablet is essential to operate in today’s workplace. The ability to negotiate, to set direction, influence and contract with others is also key. The world changes fast and, as it does so, … Continue reading →

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Goals and targets: driving engagement and activity

Posted on January 14, 2013 by julianstodd

Somehow this week i’ve accidentally signed up for a triathlon and a cycle tour of France. Well, both look like good adventures, so it will probably give me some motivation to get out and train in this dreary weather. At … Continue reading →

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Exploring trends in learning: what is your experience with gamification?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by julianstodd

It’s interesting that my iPad wants to correct ‘gamification‘ to ‘ramification‘, as it’s the ramifications of such trends that are on my mind this week. We are all subject to the latest trends, the latest buzzwords, concepts and fads, myself … Continue reading →

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