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ALEsDefinitions
Applied Learning Environments
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ALEs in Water Management
General / Lite ALEs
Posted 04/01/2020
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ALEs Definitions
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Definitions
An
ALE
is
any simulated environment designed to engage participants in active/applied learning to achieve specific learning objectives.
Applied Learning
is an educational approach that focuses on the application of learned skills, theories, methods, etc.
(learning by doing)
Serious Games
are a type of ALE, and are games whose primary purpose is education rather than entertainment.
Gamification is
the use of game strategies and mechanics in a non-game context to better engage participants (e.g., keeping score and awarding points for tasks such as filling out your timesheet or completing annual training).