Learning Game Design Worksheet

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Good instructional design is the foundation of a good learning game. This job aid will help you get started in understanding the business problem youre trying to solve, identifying goals and objectives, and painting a clear picture of your players and any constraints you may be working under.

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About the Authors

Sharon Boller

Sharon Boller is president and chief product officer of Bottom-Line Performance, Inc. (BLP), a learning solutions firm she founded in 1995. Sharon has grown BLP from a single-woman sole proprietorship to a $3M+ company with 30 team members. Under Sharon’s direction, BLP created the Knowledge Guru™ learning game platform. Knowledge Guru is the recipient of numerous industry awards, including the coveted Brandon Hall Gold award for best innovation in gaming and technology (2014). BLP has also produced a wide array of other award-winning learning solutions. They earned Brandon Hall awards for best advance in sales training, best use of games and simulations for learning in 2014. They've earned numerous Horizon Awards as well.

Karl M. Kapp

Karl Kapp has a worldwide reputation as one of the pioneers in the gamification of learning and instruction, having literally written the book on the topic. Now, he is making headlines with his newest book, Action-First Learning: Instructional Design Techniques to Engage and Inspire. Kapp is an expert in creating engaging, interactive, and effective learning events—from interactive presentations to high-stakes card and board games for learning. He works all over the world helping employers (from Fortune 100 companies to startup organizations) deliver meaningful instruction using the interactive techniques outlined in this book. He is a TEDx speaker, an international keynoter, and the author of more than a dozen LinkedIn Learning courses. Discover why his work has made such an impact in the field and turn your learning events into action-packed experiences that drive employee performance.