Gamification of Corporate E Learning 5 Dos and Don’ts

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Gamification of Corporate E Learning - 5 Dos and Don’ts.

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A brief introduction





+XLPro Training Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Founded in 2005 as “Cynosure Consulting”

Became “XLPro Training Solutions Pvt. Ltd.” in 2011

Core Competency: Corporate E-Learning

Based at Mumbai & Bengaluru (India)

Delivering E-Learning solutions to clients globally





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End-to-end “Turnkey Solutions” in E-Learning Gamified E-Learning Solutions E-Learning Games & Assessments M-Learning Solutions Interactive Animation Wide array of e-learning courses developed

for every context





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Gamification of Corporate E Learning - 5 Dos and Don’ts





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Why do you want to “Gamify” your training / e-learning

programs?





+The Quantum Shift

Linear Training to

Radial Learning(learner centric)





+The Need for Games and GamificationWhat you enjoy doing; you learn faster

and better“Peer” work

Collaboration Competition

“Hands-On”Better retention and applicationMotivation and sense of achievement





+Games and Gamification make an intervention more “Engaging”that leads to better…

Retention Recall Application Results





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Now….the 5 Dos and Don’ts





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I.Define clearly whether you

need a “Game” or “Gamification”

& why?





+What is a Game?

A game is a system in which players engage in an artificial conflict, defined by rules, that results in a quantifiable outcome.

-Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals

Katie Salen & Eric Zimmerman





+Game Examples Monopoly (Board Game) Angry Birds (Mobile game) Balloon Game (classroom game) Treasure Hunt (outdoor game) Tambola (Party game)





+What is Gamification?

The use of game mechanics and game design in non-game constructs.

-Wikipedia





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II.Always choose the specific

game-mechanics and themes wisely





+Game Mechanics

Game mechanics are tools and aspects that the player has to interact with, in order to play a game.

They define the game as a rule-based system, specifying what there is, how everything behaves, and how the player can interact with the game-world.





+Popular Game Mechanics

Points

Badges

Leaderboards

Progress-bars

Wickets

Goals





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III.Think of your “Learner” as a

“Gamer”





+Types of Gamers

Bartle’s Test

Richard Bartle's “Bartle Test” for gamer classification based on computer game surveys.





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KILLERS

Defined by:A focus on winning, rank and direct P2P competition.

Engaged by: Leaderboards, Ranking,Competition, Power

SOCIALITES

Defined by:A focus on socializing and a drive to develop a network of friends and contacts.

Engaged by: Info-feeds, Friends, Chat,Relationships

EXPLORERS

Defined by:A focus on exploring and a drive to discover the unknown.

Engaged by:Discovery, Obtaining Knowledge

ACHIEVERSDefined by:A focus on attaining status and achieving preset goals quickly and/or preset goals.

Engaged by:Achievements, Pursuit of Excellence

Source: Richard Bartle’s 4-Player Classifications.

Types of Gamers:

K AS E





+Gamers in E-Learning

Killers:Participants like competitionNot always against one another, but

against a class, a clock or the trainer.






Achievers:Well defined rules Specific definitions Clear objectives






Socializers:Group work Think- Pair- Share






Explorers:Participants like to find out new

things and try new ways. Open ended questions, inquiry

based learning. Seek Choice.





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IV.

Make it Social





+ Make it social Keep it live-beyond the “module”

Setup focused discussion forums

Throw the ball in the arena! (but moderate it) Initiate lots of discussion Kindle the fire initially---it burns on forever!

A good discussion never dies easily

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+Make it social

Indicative Social Options Blogs Whatsapp groups Discussion forums LinkedIn groups Facebook etc. Google Hangouts





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V.Have a clear

“in-built mechanism” for addressing drop-outs





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Registered but not startedStarted but dropped out in the initial

stage.Dropped out mid-wayDropped out before the final assessment

Dropouts in Gamified E-Learning





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“Boring” Procrastination: Lack of proactive “will” Desire for guidance (in case of

asynchronous) Inability to understand beyond a point Initial euphoria wears out No compelling reason to complete the

course. Want to “learn”; but fine with “knowing”

Few common reasons for dropouts





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VI.Bonus!

Don’t ‘complicate’ things with excessive technology





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Focus on Primary Purpose and Resources available to choose

the most optimal e-learning gamification option.





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Summary





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I.Define clearly whether you

need a “Game” or “Gamification”

& why?





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II.Always choose the specific

game-mechanics and themes wisely





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III.Think of your “Learner” as a

“Gamer”





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Make it Social





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V.Have a clear

“in-built mechanism” for addressing drop-outs





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Thank you!





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Gamification of Corporate E Learning 5 Dos and Don’ts