Training Games and Activities

Here are two more reasons for using training games and activities:

13. Games are useful for different types of learning. The types of learning range among recalling factual information, understanding concepts, applying procedures, solving problems, analyzing situations, evaluating ideas, working with equipment, managing people, influencing customers, and other such outcomes. Different games are available for each type of learning.

14. Games benefit from the increased blending of education and entertainment. Today’s learners want to be entertained while they learn new skills and knowledge. One of the recent trends is that the video game industry is seriously competing with the billion-dollar movie industry. Serious gamers are bringing sophisticated video games to the training of critical skills.