The Gamification Report Blog
Jonathan Peters, PhD - Chief Motivation Officer, Sententia
As I write these words, directly behind me are two shelves of books dedicated to copywriting and persuasion. I would guess that most of them pay homage to a book written almost 2400 years ago (which is sitting in another section over my...
The Sententia Gamification Certifications are based on a trademarked and proven framework for gamifying adult learning programs.
And because story plays such an integral part in successful and engaging design, we start our adventure with the story of Nick. And it goes like this...
Meet Nick,...
Monica Cornetti, President, Sententia, Inc
We all know that stories are a great way to engage an audience, yet it seems so few people actually study and use the tool in a manner that truly impacts their audience.
So what does it actually take to create a story that is not only engaging but...
Jonathan Peters, PhD
Chief Motivation Officer
Perhaps the bigger question is why would 10 lords be leaping? Is it because of the lizard in the living room? Or a lusty look from a lover? Perhaps they’re competing to be on the leaderboard in a leaping league.
In learning and...
Over a year ago, I moved about as far south as you can move in the State of Texas. Down here, my life would go more smoothly if I could at least understand spoken Spanish (9 damas bailando), but…
People who teach language acquisition are perhaps rightfully faultfinding of...
Understanding the 12 Days of Christmas meaning adds something special to this favorite traditional carol. Its repeating verses make it fun to learn the list of traditional gifts which reflect items that were familiar to life in 18th century England and France.
The song has endured because it...
In Game Design, we talk about the Magic Circle into which a player steps when they agree to play the game. Inside this circle, the rules and reality of the real world are suspended, and we accept the world of the game.
In video games, it is obvious that we are in a world different from the real...