Games, Game-based learning and Gamification have the potential to turn routine, mundane tasks into refreshing, motivating experiences. We had an informative post on Gamification a little while ago as well as a more in depth explanation of the difference between Games, Game-Based Learning and Gamification.
While all three can keep us highly engaged in practicing behaviors and thought processes, we need to be able to identify between the three to choose the one best fit for any given learning scenario. For the visually inclined here is an infographic guide to games, game-based learning, and gamifiction:
Feel free to give us a call if you have any more questions about using games for learning, and if you enjoy infographics check out our Infographic Guide to the 70:20:10 Framework