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August 15, 2025 57 mins

Monica Cornetti shares her insights on game-enhancedlearning, emphasizing the role of activities and the importance of embracing failure as a learning tool.

 

Description: In this engaging conversation, MonicaCornetti and David Kolmer explore the intricacies of game-enhanced learning, the importance of failure in education, and the personal journey of Monica from being an "activity goddess" to a globally ranked Gamification Master Craftswoman to owning the Sententia brand, which focused on training Learning and Development professionals on gamifying learning content. They discuss various aspects of gamification, including misconceptions, the role of activities in learning, and the balance between achievement and exploration. Monica also shares the sublime wisdom that the best tool is whatever you have lying around.

 

Topics

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background

03:06 Gamification and Learning Archetypes

05:39 The Queen of Activities

08:26 The Importance of Activities in Learning

11:01 Understanding Learner Dynamics

13:37 The Elephant and the Rider: Change Management

16:25 Self-Hugging in Learning Design

19:21 Transitioning to Gamified Learning

22:01 Observations on Learning and Gaming

25:59 The Importance of Psychological Safety in Learning

30:04 Understanding Sententia: The Quest for Learning

33:18 The Rules of Games and Their Impact on Learning

36:28 Gamifying Learning Experiences: A Strategic Approach

40:38 Debunking Gamification Myths

49:22 The Responsibility of Learning and Development Professionals

53:06 GAMELAYER CLOSER

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Theme Music by Caleb Willitz. calebwillitz.com/
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Found Sound on the "domain of play" borrowed from ⁠⁠Balance in the Spiritual Life Dharma talk by Sr. Trai Nghiem⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301⁠


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