Designing Digitally
01/19/2017
In the past, games have been written off as possibly fun but inconsequential and definitely meaningless. Thanks to further research and the test of time, the pendulum is swinging the other way.
Games have the ability to teach. Games can challenge long-held perceptions and change the way people view issues and other people. Games can be powerful to changing behaviors.
In the world of corporate training, games and simulations are used in much the same way and also have the same effect, which is why training simulations are so valuable in the workplace.
What is it about the simulation experience that makes it successful?
Not all training simulations are created equally. Some scenarios lend themselves to simulation easily, while others are less successful. These are some ideas that usually work well:
As games can change the way people see things, so can training simulations. Games designed for training can be fun, but they have the ability to deliver many more additional benefits to enhance training.
Contact Designing Digitally, Inc. to learn how your organization can utilize training simulations and games to improve across the board results.