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Uncover the Science Behind Games
Games are not just about entertainment; they are powerful tools for learning and psychological engagement. Our whitepapers explore the fascinating intersections of game design, psychology, and educational science.
The behavioural science of serious games
Serious Games are a balance of behaviourist, cognitive, constructivist and humanist learning theory coupled with the best of user experience design. They change behaviour by leveraging our understanding of these learning theories and understanding of how we humans operate and blending that understanding with engaging media.
Why serious games work
Whether you refer to them as Serious Games, Game-based Learning or Immersive Learning Simulations, computer game approaches and techniques are being integrated into traditional instructional methods to develop skills and knowledge needed to enhance performance and confidence amongst small to large organisations and educational institutions. This red paper explores the question of why and how games work for learning.
How personalisation enhances learning outcomes
Personalisation has become a cornerstone of good user experiences, shaping the way we interact with technology to cater to individual preferences and desires. its impact on learning, cannot be overstated.
The effectiveness of Serious games
Often one of the very first questions we are faced with when talking to new clients, customers, interested passers by, friends, family, you name it, is, ‘does this stuff really work?’ And ‘if it works as well as you say it does, then how does it work, and why is it effective?’
Enhance your learning strategies
Discover cutting-edge strategies and methodologies to create effective learning experiences. Our whitepapers provide deep dives into various aspects of educational design and implementation.
Interactive learning essentials checklist
Are you ready to take your training programs to the next level with interactive learning? This comprehensive checklist is your go-to resource for designing engaging and effective interactive learning experiences.
Serious games and your L&D tool kit
why serious games are a great addition to your learning and development tool kit.
10 strategies for adding interactivity to your training programs
Incorporating interactivity into your training content can transform passive learning experiences into dynamic and engaging activities that promote active participation and skill development.
Game to lead
It is often said that leaders are born; recent research however has shown that this is not the case. Leadership behaviour can be learned. Given the right experiences and opportunities, anyone can exhibit leadership potential. Games can provide these opportunities to practice behaviours that are fundamental to good leadership.
Case study: Unlock project management
In 2015 Totem Learning Ltd began a collaboration with Dr Ronald Dyer at the University of Liverpool, integrating the Unlock: Project Management serious game into the taught element of a core module (Uncertainty & Risk Management) of the MSc in Programme & Project Management as a formal assessment activity.