601 Gamification vs. Game-based Learning
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Thursday, October 30
Games and Gamification
Tower 8
Gamification is the integration of game mechanics, or game dynamics, into a learning experience. Game-based training can be defined as a game designed for the purpose of solving a problem. However, these words are being used in parallel by the industry and it can be quite confusing.
In this session you will learn to clarify the differences between gamification and game-based training. You will explore examples of both from all around the industry. You will discuss the examples in detail to understand each of the learning experiences and explore the best practices in their development. You will leave this session with an understanding of the differences between serious games, gamification, and gameful design, and with the ability to begin applying the principles of each in your learning programs.
In this session, you will learn:
- What serious games are and how they can be used for learning
- What gamification is and how it can be used for learning
- What gameful design is
- Best practices for serious game development
- Best practices for gamification
- Best practices for game-based learning
Audience:
Novice and intermediate designers, developers, project managers,
and managers.
Technology
discussed in this session:
N/A
Andrew Hughes
President
Designing Digitally, Inc.
Andrew Hughes is the president of Designing Digitally, Inc. and has over a decade in the strategical planning and development of enterprise custom gamified learning solutions for government and Fortune 500 clients. Andrew is also a professor at the University of Cincinnati and prior to this was a contractor for the US Department of Education, Ohio Board of Regents, and General Electric. Andrew oversees a team of 30 employees and is focused on ensuring the clients’ challenges are met with engaging, educational, and entertaining learning experiences.
