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March 2013 - TD Magazine

An Interview with 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. He's making headlines with his newest book, Microlearning: Short and Sweet. Kapp is an expert in the convergence of learning, technology, and business, was named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Education in 2017, and is the recipient of the 2019 ATD Individual Contributor Award. He works all over the world helping employers (from Fortune 100 companies to start-up organizations) deliver effective, meaningful instruction using a game-thinking approach. He is a TEDx speaker, an international keynoter, and the author of several LinkedIn Learning courses as well the creator of Zombie Sales Apocalypse and Zombie Instructional Design Apocalypse, popular card games for learning. Follow Karl on Twitter @kkapp.

Karl M. Kapp

In their new book, Microlearning: Short and Sweet, Karl M. Kapp and Robyn A. Defelice offer straightforward learning theories and research behind microlearning.

A Universal Definition of Microlearning

The Gamification Fieldbook features instructions, case studies, and tools detailing methods for trainers who want practical guidelines on budgeting, designing, and creating gamified learning experiences.

The Gamification Fieldbook

Packed with methods and strategies for game-based learning in the workplace, The Gamification of Learning and Instruction is an essential resource for trainers looking for fun and effective ways to engage workers in their professional development.

The Gamification of Learning and Instruction: Game-Based Methods and Strategies for Training and Education

Game On! Action-Based Training Designs for Better Learning Passive learning just doesn’t cut it in today’s evolving, competitive workplace. Research demonstrates that action-first learning works because it engages the mind immediately and makes sure that knowledge and skills will stick. With a more diverse array of action-based training designs, organizations can motivate learners, provide hands-on, collaborative practice, and drive behavioral change. In Action-First Learning, educator and tech expert Karl M. Kapp covers nine distinct types of learning experiences in one volume—from card and board games, escape rooms, and branching scenarios to augmented reality and AI-powered coaching. He explains why each design works and how to choose, plan, and execute the right kind of project for your goals. Each chapter includes a detailed case study, a design checklist, and tips on how to leverage AI in the creation of action-first learning.The book includes a chapter by instructional designer Amy Pape about how to improve action-first learning through accessibility and another by L&D expert Kevin Thorn on the use of comics in action-first learning.

Action-First Learning

April 2024 - TD Magazine

Generative AI can be a powerful tool for instructional design but can also get you in a bind or result in you losing your job.

10 AI Mistakes to Avoid

The futurist Daniel Burrus once said, “the future is not either/or, it’s AND; it’s both paper and paperless, online and in-person, old media and new media.” This idea sums up what we can expect to see in 2023 in the talent development industry.

2023 Talent Development Trends: The Year of “And”

Unless gamification is part of a larger strategy or a more focused effort, it will not have the success an organization hopes to achieve in terms of employee engagement.

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