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TECHNOLOGY

realism and immersion. Full-fledged learning games
should be reserved for important topics that need to stand
out or require extra practice and reinforcement.
Game mechanics and game elements should be carefully
selected based on the cognitive tasks that reps will perform
on the job. For example, since reps must be able to listen to
a physician's concerns and articulate a meaningful response
quickly, a time-based game mechanic may be appropriate.

How to Combine Gamification and
Game-Based Learning
received. When appropriate, activities that require
cooperation can simulate situations where a team-based
approach is required on the job.

When to Use Game-Based Learning

A well-designed learning game is ideal when reps must
practice new skills and deepen their knowledge. At a live
training event, learning games can take the place of
traditional role play activities and provide a deep level of

Rather than choosing one learning strategy to focus on
over the other, trainers sometimes opt to gamify a training
curriculum as a whole and use learning games as
individual activities within it. While gamification can
increase learner motivation and interest in a program as a
whole, individual learning games are a smart choice when
you identify knowledge and skills that need practice and
reinforcement. Careful upfront analysis and design will
help determine the proper mix. ■

Steven Boller is the director of marketing and product management at Bottom-Line Performance, Inc. Email Steve at
Steve@bottomlineperformance.com.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Focus Magazine - Fall 2017

LTEN Focus on Training Magazine
From the President: Reducing Scrap Learning
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Guest Editor: Training Effectiveness vs. Performance Management
Directions: Fall Behind?
Front of the Room: Lessons from My Painter
Otsuka: Reinventing the National Meeting
Two Steps to Openings that Give Control
Building and Engaging Workforces with R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Change Agility: A Winning Capability at All Levels
Revolutionize Your Coaching Action Plans
Gamification, Game-Based Learning & Rep Engagement
Lateral Thinking
Virtual How: The Evolution of Learning Engagement
Ad Index
Focus Contacts
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Intro
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - LTEN Focus on Training Magazine
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Cover2
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 3
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 4
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - From the President: Reducing Scrap Learning
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 6
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Table of Contents
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 8
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Table of Contents
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 10
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Guest Editor: Training Effectiveness vs. Performance Management
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 12
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Directions: Fall Behind?
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 14
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Front of the Room: Lessons from My Painter
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 16
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Otsuka: Reinventing the National Meeting
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 18
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 19
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 20
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 21
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Two Steps to Openings that Give Control
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 23
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 24
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 25
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Building and Engaging Workforces with R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 27
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 28
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 29
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 30
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 31
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Change Agility: A Winning Capability at All Levels
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Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 34
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 35
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Revolutionize Your Coaching Action Plans
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Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 38
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 39
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Gamification, Game-Based Learning & Rep Engagement
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 41
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 42
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 43
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Lateral Thinking
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Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 46
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Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 48
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Virtual How: The Evolution of Learning Engagement
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Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Ad Index
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - Focus Contacts
Focus Magazine - Fall 2017 - 54
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