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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"

Learning is at its best when it is goal-oriented, contextual, interesting, challenging, and interactive. These same winning characteristics also define the best computer games, which suggests that the most effective learning experiences are also engaging.

Learning can and should be hard fun!

The challenge is to get in touch with what it takes to design learning experiences that will excite your audience. Engaging Learning offers a much-needed guide for training professionals who want to create learning programs that are both effective and engaging. Clark N. Quinn, a recognized expert, presents a unique framework for systematically aligning the key elements of learning and engagement with a proven design process for e-learning games.

This nuts-and-bolts guide, which is both research-based and grounded in experience, offers the tools needed to transform learning experiences from humdrum to fun.

Download (PDF) and read Chapter 1.

Buy the book now! (Note: it's out of print, so this is the Kindle link, with a new cover.)