What is Gamification? (And 5 Ways to Use It) February 25, 2025 6:40am

Gamification, gamified learning, and applying game mechanics to corporate training—these terms are everywhere. From industry conferences to LinkedIn discussions, the concept of gamification has gained traction as a powerful tool for learning and development. But how can your organization effectively integrate it into your training programs?
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Stop Using Free (or Fake) JEOPARDY!® Games for Your Training (There’s a Better Way) February 24, 2025 8:03am

JEOPARDY!® is a quiz show game watched by over 27 million viewers each week, many of whom are likely your employees! The game has the unique format of presenting players with clues to which they need to respond in the form of a question. In this case, “What is JEOPARDY!?” would be the correct response. The nontraditional answer-question format drives players to think about information in new and different ways.
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Establishing L&D as a Business Unit: Are You a Value Driver or a Cost Center? February 13, 2025 6:53am

Did you know there’s a link between corn and data? Well… there is. In one of our most recent webinars—Establishing L&D as a Business Unit: Are you a Value Driver or a Cost Center?—Robyn A. Defelice, intrapreneur, author, and presenter, helped us make the uncommon connection. Back in the 1920s and 1930s, farmers discovered an innovative, hybrid corn seed that produced a better yield than its conventional counterparts. It didn’t need to be cultivated or propagated each season like tr...
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Elevate Your Training Programs with Engaging Trivia Games February 12, 2025 6:43am

Are you looking for a fresh way to make your training stick? Standard training methods sometimes need a boost to keep learners engaged and information retained. That's where trivia comes in. It’s more than just a fun pastime; it can be a dynamic way to transform how your team learns, turning what might be a dull obligation into a captivating experience. By adding some game-like elements, you create an environment where learning feels less like a chore and more like an enjoyable challenge.
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Designing Learning for the Brain: A Playful Dive into Science-Driven Instructional Design February 7, 2025 2:52am

Did you know we’ve been learning the same way for over 300 years? Take a moment to let that sink in. Now think about how much science has progressed since then. Chances are you’re sitting in a room with electricity, have a phone that you can carry in your pocket, and are enjoying several other modern luxuries that science has given us. All dreamed up and brought to life by a brain. So how about we now talk about an evolutionary way to design learning—with the brain in mind, but before we...
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