{"id":4305,"date":"2016-03-02T10:38:30","date_gmt":"2016-03-02T17:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meetingone.eu\/eu-en\/?p=4305"},"modified":"2016-06-15T13:44:49","modified_gmt":"2016-06-15T19:44:49","slug":"games-gamification-live-online-trainings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetingone.com\/eu-en\/blog\/games-gamification-live-online-trainings\/","title":{"rendered":"Games and Gamification in Live Online Trainings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why are so many people obsessing about gamification in online trainings?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Short answer:<\/span> Because it\u2019s awesome.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Long answer:<\/strong> Video games are important to our society. \u00a0Between all the gaming apps and gamer communities, the Entertainment Software Association recently suggested that upward of 150 million Americans<\/a><\/span><\/strong> play video games on a frequent basis.\u00a0 The fact is that for three generations now, video games have been a daily activity for millions of people. \u00a0Tapping into people\u2019s love of video games for training purposes is just logical.<\/p>\n


\nVideo games make use of all the senses during play, which can increase retention of information. \u00a0\"GamesAnd in many studies<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, there has been evidence to suggest that gamification can motivate behavioral changes that encourage positive learning experiences and further engagement.<\/p>\n

In the world of gamification, many businesses focus on the on-demand side.\u00a0 That is, they construct online courses that use games to guide their employees through the information they want them to learn.\u00a0 Being “on-demand”, the courses are self-paced and completed in increments.\u00a0 For some successful examples of on-demand trainings, check out Asha Pandey\u2019s blog post, \u201c6 Killer Examples of Gamification in eLearning<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n<\/strong>On-demand online training is one thing.<\/h4>\n

What about live<\/em> <\/span>online trainings?\u00a0 How do you get the value of gamification in live online trainings?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Making the Most of Gamification in Live Online Trainings<\/span><\/h2>\n

To make the most of gamification in live online trainings, you have to turn to SWF files. \u00a0SWFs<\/a><\/span><\/strong> are files with some level of interactivity and animation \u2013 basically a step down from Apps.\u00a0 Arising out of Adobe Flash<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, it\u2019s easy to plug SWFs into your Adobe Connect rooms. \u00a0Using these files, you encourage fun and engagement during your trainings.<\/p>\n

Even with SWF files, gamification is still suspect to gimmicky situations during live online trainings, where games are used, basically, as entertainment.\u00a0 The trick is to find games that suit your purposes well \u2013 puzzles to lead conversations about problem solving, brain games that encourage ingenuity, and so on.<\/p>\n

There are a few insider tips we would like to share with you, though, to make your process easier!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Requirements for Using SWF Files in Adobe Connect<\/span><\/h3>\n


\nWhere to Download:<\/span><\/h4>\n

A good place to download SWF games is Crazy Monkey Games.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, as they allow you to download hundreds of games for free.\u00a0 You are also permitted by Crazy Monkey to host their games in your Adobe Connect room and on your website with no repercussions.\u00a0 Additionally, they provide you some instruction to guide you through the download process.<\/p>\n

Size Requirements:<\/span><\/h4>\n

As you may be aware, there is a 1GB limit to files you can upload to Adobe Connect.\u00a0 Fortunately, most SWF files are far smaller than the 1GB cap. \u00a0That said, we have had greater success uploading games into Adobe Connect rooms that are less than 1,000 KB.\u00a0 To share the games in online training, all you have to do is upload them in a Share Pod (sharing them as a document will work).<\/p>\n

Other Factors:<\/span><\/h4>\n

SWF files are not mobile compatible at this time.\u00a0 If you anticipate that many of your trainees will be participating through a mobile device, you may want to reconsider how and when you use games during your live online trainings.<\/p>\n

For an enjoyable example of how we made the most of an SWF game, check out our webinar, \u201cWhy I Choose Adobe Connect for Webinars<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.\u201d\u00a0 You\u2019ll have to fast forward to 9:55, where we used \u201creaction game\u201d to discuss how low energy can affect a webinar.\u00a0 (P.S. You can play the game while you listen in.)\u00a0 Click the button at the end of the blog to download!<\/p>\n

\"Using<\/a><\/p>\n

Getting the Value Out of Gamification<\/span><\/h2>\n

Let the games begin!\u00a0 As long as your approach to including games is grounded in the skills and knowledge trainings are intended to provide, gamification can be a fun way to liven up your sessions.\u00a0 When you\u2019ve succeeded in this way, the inherent value of gamification will be obvious. \u00a0After testing certain games in your trainings, the next step is to develop games specific to your online training purposes.<\/p>\n

For other ideas on how to develop a more interactive online training environment, check out our eBook, \u201cEngage Learners with Adobe Connect\u2019s Interactive Pods<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a special gift from MeetingOne, we have some fun examples of Crazy Monkey games you can use and download right now! \u00a0The first game is the above reference Sleep Sheep Reaction Game. \u00a0The second game is a quality Eye-Hand Coordination Game – “Link-a-Ball”. \u00a0The last option drives Attention and Focus – “360 Catcher”.<\/p>\n

Follow these steps<\/strong> to appropriately upload them to your Adobe Connect room: Click on the Image. \u00a0This should take you to another tab. \u00a0Once in the new tab, left click “Click to Download.” \u00a0The game should now be in your “Downloads” file. \u00a0For instructions on how to upload the game into your Adobe Connect room, follow Adobe’s instructions.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Test<\/a>

Sleep Sheep Reaction Game<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Another<\/a>

360 Catcher Game<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Download<\/a>

Link-a-ball Game<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Why are so many people obsessing about gamification in online trainings?\u00a0 Short answer: Because it\u2019s awesome. Long answer: Video games are important to our society. \u00a0Between all the gaming apps and gamer communities, the Entertainment Software Association recently suggested that upward of 150 million Americans play video games on a frequent basis.\u00a0 The fact is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":4306,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,2,4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nGames and Gamification in Live Online Trainings - MeetingOne UK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Gamification is an incredible new way to invigorate your online\u00a0trainings. 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