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ALEs Definitions

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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)

Games whose primary purpose is education rather than entertainment (e.g. war games).

An ALE is any simulated environment designed to engage participants in active/applied learning to achieve specific learning objectives.