The Gamification Report Blog

Introvert, Extrovert, or Something in Between? Why Most L&D Leaders Are Ambiverts instructional design learning and development story Jan 19, 2026

Many people in learning and development proudly claim the word introvert. Quiet thinker. Thoughtful designer. Listener first. It fits, and for years the field has reinforced the idea that great learning work happens behind the scenes.

But research tells a more interesting story. Nearly 70 percent o...

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Day 9 - Nine Ladies Dancing adult learning corporate training instructional design Dec 28, 2025

Learning Needs Choreography

What do you picture when you imagine nine ladies dancing?

Nine individuals moving independently, each doing their own thing?
Or a group moving together, in rhythm, with intention?

Now picture nine learners.

Each learner brings their own experience, perspective, and pa...

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Day 7: Seven Swans a-Swimming corporate training gamification instructional design Dec 26, 2025

Designing for Flow, Not Friction

The image of seven swans a-swimming is one of effortless motion. Smooth. Graceful. Continuous.

That’s exactly the feeling today’s gift is designed to create.

Day 7 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways features an interactive video experience created in Articulate...

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Day 6 - Six Geese a-Laying and Bloom's Taxonomy escape room gamification instructional design Dec 25, 2025

The Golden Eggs of Intentional Design

In The Twelve Days of Christmas, the six geese a-laying produce something valuable. Golden eggs don’t appear by accident. They emerge when conditions are right.

That’s a powerful metaphor for learning design.

When learning objectives and assessments are inten...

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Day 5 - Five Golden Rings Interactive Search Experience gamification instructional design learning and development Dec 24, 2025

What We Search for Reveals What We Value

In The Twelve Days of Christmas, the five golden rings are often interpreted as symbols of value. Not decoration. Not noise. The things worth seeking out.

That idea sits at the heart of today’s gift.

DayĀ 5 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways features an ...

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Day 2 - A Shared Language for Learning Design game mechanics gamification instructional design Dec 21, 2025

In the song, the two turtle doves represent connection and partnership. They move together. They signal alignment. They’re a pair.

That makes them the perfect metaphor for today’s gift.

Today’s giveaway is a set of Game Mechanics Cards created by Bernardo Letayf, Level 3 Certified Gamification Mas...

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Day 1 - The Gift at the Center of the Tree gamification instructional design learner persona Dec 21, 2025

Most training programs are beautifully decorated trees.

They’re full of content, tools, timelines, platforms, and good intentions. There are modules, frameworks, and checklists hanging from every branch. From the outside, everything looks polished and complete.

And yet, learners still disengage.

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