Gamified Education for a better future In case you missed in, last month I was in Norway doing a speech for the University of Adger on Gamified Education. Many of the slides you will find similar to my past presentations, but there are some twists and turns that fit better into the education aspect. … Continue reading Future of Gamified Education (Slides)
From the perspective of a conventional grown up, video games may be fun but they are a waste of time. They cause young men and women to sit on the couch for hours on end staring at a screen, completely immersed in another world devoid of all useful (i.e. productive) benefit. Players become addicted to … Continue reading Can Playing Video Games Increase Your Intelligence?
Who amongst you has not heard of Nyan (Pop Tart) Cat, Grumpy Cat, or Angry Birds? It seems almost inconceivable to think that anyone would raise their hand. Names such as these are ubiquitous in our culture. Despite their wide-reaching influence, they are not the product of some creative genius but are rather characterized by … Continue reading Musings On The Flappy Bird Craze: An Octalysis Perspective
Gamification Revolution: How Leaders Leverage Game Mechanics To Crush the Competition by Gabe Zichermann and Joselin Linder helps explain how games are changing the world of business. When it comes to playing games, most people think of video console games or tablet/phone apps that help distract the player from the drudgery of work. But the … Continue reading Review: Gamification Revolution by Gabe Zichermann and Joselin Linder
“Yu-kai is at the cutting edge of the field of behavioral design.” – Nir Eyal, author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products After 20+ years of Gamification practice and study, after consulting for clients such as Google, Accenture, and Tesla, I decided it was time to share my knowledge and expertise with everyone around … Continue reading Gamification Book: Actionable Gamification – Beyond PBLs
As many of you are well aware, the potential of gamification extends far beyond recreational fun. And 2013 was the year that a new book was published exploring this exact topic. It’s called Play at Work: How Games Inspire Breakthrough Thinking by Adam Penenberg, a professor of journalism at New York University. He is also … Continue reading How More Organizations Are Playing At Work
Octalysis Gamification Certificate Below are listings of all those who have earned the prestigious Octalysis Certificate in Gamification & Behavioral Design, personally approved by Yu-kai Chou, the creator of The Octalysis Framework. Level 5 None Level 4 None Level 3 (Unlocked when 40 people achieved Level 2) None Level 2 Octalysis Certificate UNLOCKED!!! Level I Octalysis Certificate … Continue reading The Octalysis Gamification Certificate
