Designing Digitally
05/17/2017
The first thing that usually comes to mind when one thinks of games is fun. eLearning design is focused around the idea that games are enjoyable, entertaining, and engaging. Games encourage competition and motivate players to strive toward goals.
The question is, “Why?” What is it about the nature of games that causes a person to focus in on an objective, work toward success, and enjoy themselves in the process?
There are two different factors, intrinsic motivation and a socially-based motivation, each of which is important to elearning companies as they develop effective training tools.
An internal catalyst for learning is important for several reasons.
These reasons are:
Working cooperatively with others can be a significant motivating factor.
Armed with the knowledge of how they can reach learners both intrinsically and in a socially-based method, e learning companies can design products that are effective training tools for corporations.
Everyone learns differently and is motivated by different things. Creating games with a variety of methods and goals is a smart practice for companies who specialize in elearning products. Taking different motivational approaches ensures that each individual learner is being reached at a level and with a method that suits them best.