Gamification is the application of elements typically found in games—such as points, competing with others, challenges and leaderboards—to non-gaming activities. If you’ve ever played Super Mario Bros ...
For an episode of Life Kit, NPR's Vincent Acovino explores ways you can gamify your exercise to make it more enjoyable, and help you reach your goals. You might not realize it, but the way we exercise ...
One of the posters on my wall at work is the 4 Keys 2 Fun from Nicole Lazzaro. For those that don’t know, early in 2000 (2003 / 2004) XEODesign (her company), conducted some research into why we play ...
Call me immature, but I’m about a thousand times more likely to participate in activities that are good for me when they can be gamified. Even the simple pleasure of watching a number go up or earning ...
Earlier this year, a Gallup poll surveyed teachers who left the profession. Nearly a third (29 percent) left due to relocation or health issues. Looking at the 71 percent who were left, 16 percent of ...
Have you considered turning your life into a video game? And no, we’re not referring to this TikTok trend. Formerly known as HabitRPG, Habitica is a fan favorite for a reason. This all-around ...
I'm holding a Warrior II pose at the edge of a cliff, overlooking a gorgeous vista of sky and sea. My yoga instructor stands directly in front of me, guiding me through the transition to Triangle pose ...
With big data breaches occurring almost weekly, companies are looking for ways to tighten up their cybersecurity training. Information security risks continue to evolve, and employees must be educated ...