Engaging Learning Designing E-learning Simulation Games

Learning Can and Should Be Hard Fun!"I believe you will find that the book you are holding is equally useful for the curious learner as for the e-learning developer interested in creating something truly special. It explains beautifully and gently not only how to craft more meaningful learning experiences, but also why it is vital to do so. I look forward to seeing what you create as a result of what you learn here. You have the opportunity to truly change the world." -From the Foreword by Marcia L. Conner"I have often said that simulations may work in practice, but they certainly don't work in theory. Clark Quinn has proved me wrong. He has uncovered and presented the academic underpinnings to tell us why simulations work as well as they do, both at the highest level and in the nitty-gritty of design." -Clark Aldrich, author, Simulations and the Future of Learning and Learning by Doing"Many so-called e-learning simulation games are neither good games nor good learning experiences. Engaging Learning bridges the chasm between the engaging world of great games and the essential elements of effective learning experiences in clarifying ways to create truly powerful e-learning." -Michael W. Allen, CEO, Allen Interactions Inc., and author, Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning"Games are great motivators-sometimes you can't tear players away from their session. How would it be if we could harness that motivation for the cause of education? In this book, Clark Quinn leads us through the necessary stages of development. He provides precisely what you need to know: systematic, logical coverage of how to create simulations and games that engage the learner and create the compelling learning experience we all dream about." -Donald Norman, professor, Northwestern University, and author, Things That Make Us SmartQuinn, Clark N. is the author of 'Engaging Learning Designing E-learning Simulation Games', published 2005 under ISBN 9780787975227 and ISBN 0787975222.