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Game Shows in Training – Jeopardy!
I’m a huge fan of the Game Show Network, and I’ve discovered that using a game show format to review course content is very well received by participants. Some light-hearted competition is just the...
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Game Shows in Training 2 – Hollywood Squares
I love … game shows in the classroom. If you have a group of 11 or more, Hollywood Squares is a unique and highly interactive way to review course content. The game board is built by your participants,...
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Game Shows in Training 3 – Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
My final answer is that participants really enjoy this game. Though the actual game is played by an individual, this version is set up for team play. If you have a group of 4 or more, this simple game...
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Game Shows in Training 4 – Pyramid
If you want to review lists of content, and you have lots of lists, then Pyramid is the game to use. If you have a group of 4 or more, this simple game allows everyone to be involved in the review of...
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TRAINING GAMES WE CAN PLAY
Maybe I am old. No, I take that back. I know I am old, because I remember fun times with family and friends playing Monopoly® for hours upon hours. And how about the game Yahtzee®? There is no greater...
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What is Learned in Fun is Not Forgotten
During one of my walks, I passed a playground filled with children. The children were laughing and squealing with joy. For a minute, I was caught up in the world of children at play. I thought of games...
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Wow Your Learners and Start Big!
So, how do you start a workshop? In our Instructional Techniques for New Instructors workshop, we recommend an icebreaker, using puzzles, polling the group to find out their issues and stating the...
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Why Your Instructional Techniques Should be Creative and Fun
In our 25 Creative Ways to Add Excitement to Your Training workshop, we always begin by posing the question, “Why add excitement to your training?” Common responses include “The material is dry and...
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Gamification: Why Games are Powerful Learning Tools
Written by: Langevin Team Oh the good ol’ days, when we entertained ourselves with board games – Life, Monopoly, Clue, etc. I remember playing Monopoly for several hours straight on rainy or snowy...
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5 Characteristics of Training Games
Written by: Jeff Imagine facilitating an activity that reinforces learning while energizing your participants as well as promoting engagement and social interaction. That activity likely exists in your...
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6 Tips for Using Games in Training
Written by: Paul Adult learners tend to be competitive. Fantasy football is a topic of water cooler and on-line conversations. March madness is popular for a reason. Reality shows like Hollywood...
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