While in some circles gamification has long since achieved buzzword status, many proponents still seem to be struggling to persuade employers and clients that there’s something of value in this Read More …
I’ve recently been doing some transcription work as part of an evaluation of a training program. It’s rarely necessary, at least in an instructional design context, to review specific statements Read More …
With every project team I’ve worked with, I am surprised all over again by how difficult it can be to work with other people. While each person brings a unique set Read More …
I look forward to having the term “zombie-based learning” pop up in the lingo of educators, ed-tech specialists, instructional designers, and learning scientists. Even more exciting would be to see Read More …
As I’ve been studying evaluation over the last month or so I’ve been struck again and again by the importance of the human aspect of the evaluation process, how it Read More …
As I’ve continued thinking about some recent lessons on project management, and reflecting on the management situations I see every day (at school, work, church, etc.), there is another idea that’s Read More …
In talking with some colleagues about gamification and my idea for a gamified intercultural inquiry preparation course, Richard Swan from the BYU Center for Teaching and Learning recommended finding the primary Read More …
There are a couple of projects I’m playing around with this semester, just for fun. For one of those I’m exploring how a university course I’ve been involved with over Read More …
I’ve been startled this semester at how many of my classmates are focused on doing well on tests and getting good grades, rather than aiming for real understanding of the Read More …