Most
of the learning and development organizations leverage the benefits of
integrating latest technologies into modern learning environment. From serious
games and mobile learning to simulations, the best corporate training practices
are more likely to leave a strong digital impact.
There are several new methods
that blend hands-on participation of learners with traditional instruction. So,
enterprises should open their minds and adopt the latest supplement to training
so that they can provide learners with a better approach. As per the research conducted by Ambient Insight, revenues generated
through game-based learning reached $2.6 billion in 2016. The global five-year
compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for game-based learning products is 20.2%
and revenues will double to $8.1 billion by the year 2022. [Source: http://seriousplayconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Metaari_2017-2022_Global_Game-based_Learning_Market_Executive_Overview.pdf]
How are Video Games Effective?
People
of all ages love the concept of introducing gaming elements with
e-learning. Incorporation of video games
into workplace learning has proven to be an optimum choice, because of the following reasons:
Video games help modern learners to
understand the concept from a different view point. Through videos, learners
put themselves into a situation, which imparts more meaning than simply
accessing text-heavy courses.
Understanding a particular situation through
videos offers a better sense of response when it happens in real-life.
It improves learner collaboration as
different learners participate as a team during the gamified learning process, thereby
reaching to a comprehensive solution.
As long
as gamified learning solutions are designed to cater to customized needs of
new-age learners, video games can allow the learner to take ownership of
learning. Serious games are meant to result in measurable changes in workforce
performance and behavior. These are used in diverse industry domains, including
healthcare, military, aviation, construction and more. Through video games,
learners ensure to apply what they learn within a safe and simulated
environment. Consider an example, healthcare experts practice medical procedure
using a serious game before it happens at the workplace.
Introduction of video games
to digital workplace learning is no more a new concept. Modern workforce
prefers learning via playing fun-filled and engaging games rather than boring
text-based training sessions. So, it is of no surprise when most of the
organizations adopt game-based learning strategies to reinforce skills and
talent development. Truly, serious video games in e-learning provide an insight
that organizations can leverage to assess workplace performance and identify
behavioral patterns that may happen in real-world scenarios. Supervisors and managers
attain better understanding of an individual’s capabilities, identifying their
skills gaps and measuring performances. Today, many organizations are
integrating video games in e-learning to tap into the knowledge and proficiency
of an entire organization and even beyond.
