July 14, 2010
Do you know about our FREE BRAVO! Extras?
We’ve made it easy for you to simply add free templates to your existing games or edit them to suit your branding needs.
Select your favorites to start customizing your training experience today! http://c3softworks.com/resources/extras.html
July 13, 2010
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June 30, 2010
Attend a FREE C3 Training University Class
Attend a FREE C3 Training University Class
Whether you are new to BRAVO! and just putting together your games, or an experienced game developer looking for a few critical insights to take your games to the next level, C3 Training University could be for you.
You'll receive:
* New BRAVO! User Tips & Techniques
* Creative strategies on effective game building
* Frequently asked questions review
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June 15, 2010
10 Tips on Getting the Most Out of Your Games
1. Define your objective. Make a list of the key teaching points you want to cover.
2. Create questions based on your key points.
3. Be creative. Questions do not specifically have to cover a topic, they can be used simply as a stepping stone to what you want to teach.
4. Remember, your key objective is to teach a topic, you are using “fun” to help you achieve your primary objective which is educational.
5. Use a game that allows the use of summary points that will allow you to review content after each question.
6. Slow down the game. Your objective is different than a TV game show. Theirs is to entertain, yours is to educate. On a TV game show in a 30 minute period they may play 3-4 rounds. In the classroom it may take 45 minutes of longer for one game.
7. Read each question prior to answering.
8. Your concern should be more on the content delivery than who wins or looses. The game simply is a different medium to deliver your material.
9. Games do not always have to be long. A short game of 4-6 questions, can be a great way to review the key points of a talk or use as a warm up for a presentation.
10. Poll the audience. Give students an opportunity to vote on how the game went. You might be surprised at what you hear!
Can you think of other ways to teach your core principles? Comments link
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June 8, 2010
JEMS 2010 HOT Product Recommendation
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June 1, 2010
TOP 10 Reasons to use games in your training
People agree games are a great way to review a topic, but what about using games to deliver your core educational principles? Absolutely! Here are some tips to accomplish this.
1. Define your objective. Make a list of the key teaching points you want to cover.
2. Create questions based on your key points.
3. Be creative. Questions do not specifically have to cover a topic, they can be used simply as a stepping stone to what you want to teach or review.
4. Remember, your key objective is to teach a topic, you are using “fun” to help you achieve your primary objective which is educational.
5. Use a game that allows the use of summary points that will allow you to review content after each question.
6. Slow down the game. Your objective is different than a TV game show. Theirs is to entertain, yours is to educate.
7. Allow up to 45 minutes for one game.
8. Read each question prior to answering.
9. Your main concern should be more on the content delivery than who wins or looses. The game simply is a different medium to deliver your material.
10. Games do not always have to be long. A short game of 4-6 questions, can be a great way to review the key points of a talk or use as a warm up for a presentation.
May 28, 2010
Introducing The C3 Insider - News you can Use
The very first C3 Insider issue has been released: http://c3softworks.com/e-newsletters/052010
At C3 SoftWorks, we know that our customers are our greatest asset and that's why we believe in keeping you informed with the latest training techniques, tools and free resources that are available today.
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May 26, 2010
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We welcome your feedback and input so if you would like to see a topic covered, please let us know! Go to this link and start making the most out of your C3 Insider!
New Blog Posts:
Summer Safety Camp with BRAVO!
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@FSAE10 Conference is using C3 SoftWorks for their Annual Conference game show!
Summer Safety Camp with BRAVO! Find out how summer camps are using games to teach kids about safety!
Last week, at the Woodbury (MN) Public Safety, “Safety Camp,” I had the opportunity to see the BRAVO! Software in use with Audience Response Pads (ARS). Each year, about 120 kids attend the 2 day camp, that features Police Officers, Paramedics and Firefighters along with support staff, serving as counselors during the event. The goal is to have some fun, but also to educate them on a variety of safety topics. Read More...
May 17, 2010
ASTD 2010 International Conference & EXPO
If you’re in the area, we hope you’ll come visit us at the C3 SoftWorks booth #1448.
You'll see Paul and Dave perform their BRAVO! Training Game event, live and unplugged!
Also...you'll see the latest development projects from C3 so ask for a sneak peek!