The Gamification Report Blog
What The Power of Bad Teaches Learning Designers
If you’ve ever wondered why people lean in a little closer when a story takes a dark turn, The Power of Bad (Tierney and Baumeister) has the answer. Our brains are wired to pay more attention to threats, loss, conflict, and anything that carries even...
Every once in a while, you see something that reminds you exactly why you do the work. This week, that moment came from Brown University.
Nearly a decade ago, Jim Egan decided his large lecture courses needed a different kind of energy. He turned to gamification, started exploring the research, and...
It started with a post in our GamiCon inner circle from Christian Gossan about Harvard Business Review’s recent release: Press Play: Why Every Company Needs a Gaming Strategy, by Bastian Bergmann.
The description promises an “eye-opening look at the rapidly rising growth of gaming” and how companie...
The legendary Spanish Reale, or “Piece of Eight,” has fueled pirate lore for centuries and was once the premier trade coin of the world, valued by kings and coveted by pirates.
At Sententia Gamification, our three levels of certification are anchored in a pirate tale of exploration and discovery. N...
In our latest Level 2 Gamification Journeyman cohort, two standout learner personas have emerged—each uniquely crafted to resonate deeply with their respective teams. These personas aren't just profiles; they're insightful tools that bridge the gap between content and learner, ensuring that every ed...
Following the powerful insights in Chapter 1, we continue our GamiCon48V book study journey through Unreasonable Hospitality with Chapter 2—centered around the transformative power of mindset. Will Guidara challenges us to go beyond reacting to needs and instead lead with intentionality, care, and a...
There’s no debate. If you want to see the future of learning, these four projects are it. Chosen by a panel of expert judges at GamiCon48V’s Throwdown Competition, these award-winning designs are not just creative—they’re transformative. Each one tackles a real-world challenge in adult education and...