A Future Outlook on Simulation Games to Address Change Management and Innovation Diffusion More than 25 years ago we set up to develop the first computer-based simulation games addressing the challenge of spreading IT-enabled innovations in organizations. 1. A successful case of Learning Tech... Read More July 18, 2023 Community Resources, News
What is Gamification? – Examples and how to make the most out of it Many think that gamification is just all fun and games, which is not really true. Gamification always aims at improving user engagement, experience, or to activate, depending a bit on the target. Fun can b... Read More November 4, 2022 Industry Insights, News
The Big Ideas behind Microlearning April 26, 2022 News The evolution of technology made devices smaller but ideas bigger. The term ‘micro’ on its own simply suggests something exceptionally small, but when combined with ‘learning’, it’s got a whole new meaning. Microlearning is the bite-sized sister to typica... Read More
How gamification can enhance workplace learning: An insight into İşbank’s strategy game Developing an engaging workplace-training programme when your staff are spread out all over the country - or the world - can be a real challenge. Burak Samantir and Niyazi Arda Aygul from "İşbank”, Turkey’s... Read More May 10, 2017 News
New ideas driving the global edtech boom By the OEB News Team Innovative start-ups, technological advancements and the demand for additional skills continue to fuel the growth of the global edtech industry. According to a whitepaper by Am... Read More July 21, 2016 News
Independent market news and analysis July 21, 2016 News By Bob Little With the online learning technologies developing faster than ever before and being influenced by technologies that are newcomers to the sector, it’s no wonder that those in this sector want access to independent, top level analysis a... Read More
Edtech tool of the month: SmileUrbo SmileUrbo is an award-winning, interactive role-playing game with a difference. Imagine this scenario in your town: unemployment is rising, young people are leaving, and infant mortality is increasing. The ... Read More November 26, 2015 News
Edtech tool of the month: ToonSpaghetti We last heard from startup TechSpaghetti when they pitched their creative education approach to the OEB 2014 audience. We’ve caught up with the teacher and entrepreneur duo to hear about the successful launch o... Read More September 24, 2015 News
Think you know the e-learning tools of the trade? July 14, 2014 News Are smartphones the future of e-learning? Do MOOCs live up their promise? Should teachers upload YouTube videos longer than six minutes? If you answered ‘no’ to all of these questions, perhaps you're already acquainted with the writing of e-learning industry ... Read More
Can everyday tasks ever be as satisfying as slaying a dragon in World of Warcraft? The answer is yes, according to those who believe in the potential of gamification. Taking its cues from the land of Angry Birds, gamification applies gaming principles to workplace scenarios in order to increa... Read More November 19, 2013 News
