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Gamification vs Game-Based eLearning: Do You know the Difference?

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Gamification is not a game and does not imply that learners will be playing video games and learn through it. Gamification is the technique of using game elements and mechanics in the learning environment. Let’s take a very simple example to understand how it exactly engages the learning audience.

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What’s A Learning Experience Platform? The Essential Guide

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A learning experience platform (LXP) is an innovative tool that associations and other learning businesses can use to disseminate educational content to members. LXPs are innovative in their prioritization of personalized learning experiences for each individual learner. What is the difference between an LMS and an LXP?

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The 6 Hottest Training Technologies That You Can’t Overlook

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Editor's Note: This blog was originally published in eLearning Industry in May 2016, and has been reproduced here with permission. It is redefining workforce learning methods and tools, allowing organizations to nurture their talent in the most effective way.

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Mobile Learning – Is it Finally Viable?

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With the only resolution to this issue being to schedule yearly training meetings/events, or requiring intensive eLearnings where the floating personnel is not only taken away from their work, but they are often participating with varied levels of attention and an abundance of distractions. Building Intrinsic Course Motivation.

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Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning

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Establishing a formal policy of Continuous Learning. This is the most important step in promoting a continuous learning environment. Learning Management Systems (LMS) – it would be a total let down if I did not at least throw in a reference to digital learning.

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Guideline For Finding Your Organization’s Ideal LMS

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In this search for information, it is vital to focus on the objectives you want to achieve by the e-learning courses or training. How about, will it work within your pre-existent learning environment? Outside of these answers, there is one more thing that you will definitely need to know. Any guesses?

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PowerMyLearning: Free Online Education Games and Videos for Nonprofits and Libraries

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Of course libraries are all about education in its various forms. CFY was founded by Elisabeth Stock in 1999 with the mission of helping low-income students do better in school by improving their learning environments at home. There are now a dizzying array of online resources in this area. I think I may have a lead for you.

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