Simulators and Serious Games

Serious games are games that do not have entertainment, enjoyment or fun as their primary purpose and although these games have an explicit and carefully thought-out educational purpose and are not intended to be played primarily for amusement, this does not mean that serious games are not, or should not be, entertaining Simulation games are a form of an effective…

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Professional and Fun Meetups

Professional and fun meetups benefit personal and professional growth. Meetup groups brings together people with similar interests and experiences to network and learn from each other. Meetup groups come in all shapes and sizes, and many are more like clubs than strict professional networking groups. Meetups allow individuals to be both the student and the teacher, creating an environment of…

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Group Study and Collaborative Learning

Forming study groups is a very effective strategy for enhancing learning. This is because groups share unique insights and learn from each other, while covering more materials than if each were to study alone.Studying with others generates accountability so we are more likely to stay focused on our studies, as well as having a support system when reaching an obstacle.Studying…

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Self Study and Reflection

Self-study is the process of learning independently, without the guidance of a teacher or instructor. It involves setting goals, finding resources, learning and evaluating progress. Reflection is the process of sharing the information learned with others so that they too can enjoy the fruits of the learner's self-learning. Self-study and reflection are important components of the lifelong learning approach. Here are…

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Project Lessons Learned

If we just keep doing what we have always done, we will always get the same result; we will simply perpetuate past mistakes and will never break through the limitations of our habits. As a general rule of life, it is very important to learn how to avoid repeating previous mistakes and how to duplicate the successes of the past.…

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Estimating Project Completion

One of the most common questions asked by the client and other stakeholders is “When will the project be completed?” They all want to hear the same confident answer: “On time and according to plan.” It is a project manager’s job to do everything possible to fulfill this expectation. At the same time, the project manager should avoid buckling under…

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