E-Learning Challenge Recap #38: Challenge | Recap
In this week's challenge, course designers shared creative design techniques for transforming template designs.
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Waiting Game
Melissa Milloway joined the weekly challenges with a creative menu-themed game board.
Game of Influences
Melissa later jumped into the challenge with a gamified tribute to Game of Thrones. Terrific examples, Melissa!
Author: Melissa Milloway
Twitter: @MelMilloway
Sell Your Way to Paradise
Jackie Van Nice adapted her game template for a sales training project with a tropical theme and Mai Tai progress meter. You can read all about Jackie’s project over at her blog. Jackie also shared a PowerPoint version of her game template.
Author: Jackie Van Nice
Blog post: Sell Like Your Surfboard Depends On It!
Twitter: @JackieTrains
Cautions Challenge
Mary Cropp shared a really awesome demo that takes learners on a hospital tour to learn about potential donors while restoring sight to blind people. Great concept, Mary!
Author: Mary Cropp
Culture Quest
Richard Watson took learners on a culture quest with his creative adaptation of the template. Thanks, Richard!
Author: Richard Watson
Website: Bridgehill Learning
Twitter: @bridgehillLS
Baseball Game
Scott Truelove hit a homerun in his baseball-themed game that puts learners in the championship game with the option to choose type of pitch. Great concept, Scott!
Author: Scott Truelove
Moral Compass
Nick Russell shared another creative demo with this corporate game that takes learners on an ethical journey while trapping demons in a cookie jar. You heard me. Check out the demo and the Storyline template he shared. Awesome, Nick!
Author: Nick Russell
Website: Benchmark English
E-Learning for Rock Stars
Dan Sweigert rocked out with this e-learning hit that teaches learners what it takes to break into the music business. You can read more about Dan’s rock star project over at his blog. Great job, Dan!
Author: Dan Sweigert
Blog post: E-Learning for Rock Stars
Twitter: @elearningwdan
Good Dog Training
Julia B joined the community with her first e-learning challenge that teaches learners all about good dog training. Lots of treats in this demo, Julia!
Author: Julia B
Knowledge Links
Mark aced his demo with this above par sales game. Great demo, Mark!
Profile: Mark
Help Johnny Climb the Mountain
Daniel Brigham asked learners to help Johnny overcome his fear of writing research papers in this hand-drawn game template. Nicely done, Daniel!
Help Johnny Climb the Mountain
Author: Daniel Brigham
Website: Brigham Communications
Twitter: @danielbrigham
The Dutch Journey to Brazil
Earn a piece of the World Cup after completing each leg of this football journey quiz from Paul Alders.
Author: Paul Alders
Website: Eyespirations
Twitter: @PaulAlders
Pinterest: The Dutch Journey to Brazil
Stargazer Quest
It’s time to stop doing somersaults and started learning to plot stars. Fun trivia game from community member Gemma Henderson.
Author: Gem Henderson
Website: Gemma Henderson
Blog post: Steal This E-Learning Template
Twitter: @gemdemhen
Navigating the Warehouse
Getting packages out the door requires more than most folks would expect. Follow a shipment through each stage of of shipment in this warehouse challenge game.
Author: Liz Braden
Website: CSI Designs
Twitter: @LizBraden1
Call Challenge Game
James adapted the template to fit a more standard aspect ratio in his call center game. Great use of color to indicate quality of response.
Profile: James Anderson
Website: James Anderson III
Twitter: @jrandersoniii
The Test of Time
With a little help from the doctor, Amanda just might have a chance at passing her history exam. Great demo, Linda!
Author: Linda Lorenzetti
Website:
Twitter: @lindalor
Oh Canada Eh!
Nancy celebrates Canada Day by taking learners on a learning road trip in this fun and challenging trivia quiz.
Author: Nancy Woinoski
Website: Pinched Head
Twitter: @pinchedhead
Cup of Jo
Jennifer brewed up a fun coffee quiz for her first challenge entry.
Author: Jennifer Jakob
Website: Jennifer Jakob
LinkedIn: Jennifer Jakob
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