Gamification

Points, badges, leaderboards — and the brain chemistry that makes them work. How to use game mechanics to drive real behaviour change, not just clicks.

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What is Game-based Learning?

What is game-based learning and how does it differ from gamification? We take you thorough everything you need to know...

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Video Game Mechanics: User Engagement in Gamified Learning

We look at seven tried and tested video game mechanics to explain why they work, and how they're being used...

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GE TV: An Coppens on Engaging the Brain with Gamification

In this interview with gamification expert An Coppens, find out why gamification engages the brain, and the best ways to...

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Karl Kapp
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GE TV: Karl Kapp on Why Gamification Works

In this interview with gamification expert Karl Kapp, find out why gamification and learning games work, and how to use...

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Epic Meaning and Engagement: What the Experts Say

Salary is important, but it's gradually taking a back-seat to something much grander – something we like to call Epic...

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How to Create the Ideal Rewards Package for Your Learners

Gift vouchers are great, but the best reward you can give a learner is a learning experience that sets them...

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How Gamers Learn: The Game Player’s Brain

People learn by sitting still, keeping quiet and paying attention to the lesson, right? That's not how gamers learn!

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How to create a game-based experience (that doesn't suck)
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How to create a game-based experience (that doesn’t suck)

To help you create something truly awesome, we’ve drawn up a list of handy tips to make sure you have...

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10 Gamification Strategies for Online Learning

To give you some inspiration in your gamified online learning adventure, here are 10 uses for gamification in online learning...

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Customised Learning Pathways – Next-level Personalisation

Creating customised learning pathways is easy when you use levels. Here we explain how to set up the perfect level...

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The Future of Game-based Learning

To give you a heads-up, we’ve travelled through time to uncover the top ten things to look forward to in...

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6 Ways to Use Learning Games in L&D

There are different types of learning game and the one you go for will depend on your budget, how much...

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