Blending the Best of Both Worlds – Gaming and Courseware

Many organizations have considered using games as a learning tool to train their employees, but were concerned that the open, free-play format and undirected “discovery” learning approach would result in poor training outcomes. Adayana has developed a solution that combines the structured learning approach of Web-based courseware with traditional gaming elements. This combined approach enables students to apply their learning in a realistic way, and encourages them to “practice to proficiency” over time.

Simulate real-world job tasks
Just as athletes practice before a game, employees need to practice before being faced with real tasks. Courseware integrated with gaming elements provides this opportunity. Learning objectives are tied to authentic performance tasks and learners have realistic consequences for their actions – both of which are important features of any effective learning approach. Moreover, elements such as personal avatars can be incorporated into a course, fostering a stronger connection between learners and the content.

Information is chunked and easier to remember
Through Adayana® GameWare Learning Solutions SM, learners are presented with small chunks of content followed by an opportunity to apply what they learned in a game segment. At the end of each segment, learners receive feedback based on their actions and are prompted, as a form of remediation, to revisit those sections of the training that should be improved. Once learners complete the training, they complete an end-of-unit capstone game that incorporates all performance objectives into a single, common scenario to help learners apply what they learned.

SCORM-friendly
Adayana® GameWare Learning Solutions SM is SCORM 2004 compliant and easily integrated into most Learning Management Systems. SCORM-friendly training is a major advantage, enabling the embedded gaming elements to be reused, and making Adayana® GameWare Learning Solutions SM accessible to the widest audience possible.

A cost effective training solution
A positive Return-on-Investment (ROI) is critical for any learning solution. Combining rapid courseware development approaches with standardized game libraries significantly reduces development time and costs. By focusing the gaming components on job performance outcomes, Adayana® GameWare Learning Solutions SM tie the most engaging portions of the training to the most important goal – effective performance.