This document summarizes a workshop that used a learning simulation game called Regen-IT to teach participants about issues related to regeneration, affordable housing, and building sustainable communities. The simulation represented different organizations with differing needs and drivers working together on a housing development project. Feedback from participants indicated that the simulation was fun, engaging, provided insights into different perspectives, and encouraged strategic thinking and negotiation skills. Next steps discussed expanding the simulation for use in professional development courses, academic courses, community engagement, and partnership building.
5. Performance through Learning pixel fountain develops and delivers learning-simulations (serious games) Blending the best of traditional and interactive learning, this approach has been used in over 350 workshops, successfully training more than 5000 individuals. Learning Solutions need to be FAST: Fun: Motivate and engage to improve understanding and retention. Authentic: Create an “experience” that reflects reality to generate buy-in. Speed: Accelerate learning to get everyone up to speed and involved in decision making. Transformational: Inspiration (motivation to act) + Simulation (how to act) = Improved Decisions. Company Overview
6. Blended learning approach: Introduction “ Ice Breaker ” Learning simulation Real World Exercise Workshop Overview
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8. “ The workshop encouraged thinking about the bigger picture.” Poor Housing in the South!
9. Thought the day was well planned – gave me an insight into other areas of housing. Manager, Rotherham Tenancy Support The Team’s HQ
10. Looking at the Issues “ The workshop gave a view of regeneration from a housing developer perspective. ” - Housing Association Professional
11. “ The strengths of the workshop were collegiate approach to learning and negotiating.” Senior University Lecturer Decisions, decisions, decisions
12. “ Interesting insight into innovative teaching material.” - University Lecturer Advance round!
13. Analyse the Score “ Thanks. Excellent process & thought provoking.” Neighbourhood Management Professional
14. A New Round with More Issues “ I liked discussing issues with the other members.” - Property Surveyor ”
19. In the delegates words: High Quality “ Very Good! Enjoyed the venue & trainer.” - Manager, Rotherham Tenancy Support “ The benefits of the workshop were negotiating skills & that learning can be fun!” - Lecturer Time and Delivery “ It was slightly rushed, but overall enjoyed the day & some interesting thoughts to take away.” - Regeneration Team “ Ultimately, need to involve people from the community.” - Community Activist Excellent Potential “ The workshop is suitable for CPD purposes & some modules in academic courses – group development with community organisations .” - Lecturer “ The workshop is suitable for All staff / organisations working in or around regeneration .” Partnership Professional Summary of the Pilot
20. What has been achieved: The Future The learning-simulation was built on an original, but was substantially modified. The pilot was a big success, with only some minor tuning required. Next Steps: pixel fountain and Sheffield Hallam University are looking to develop on the pilot. A tailored course could be created for CPD and university courses. The simulation could be (and has been) used in community engagement. The simulation could be (and has been) used in teambuilding / away days. The approach is suited to partnership building. Would you like to get involved?
