Marine Corps Center for Learning and Faculty Development (MCCLFD)

Wargame Wednesday: Go Beyond the Board Using the abstract game Go is a unique way to sharpen and teach military skills. This strategic gem offers a rich environment for developing tactical thinking, decision-making, and leadership. From maneuver warfare to maintaining supply lines, Go can provide valuable insights into a variety of military subjects. So, grab your stones and let the strategic battle begin. #wargame #Wednesday #wargaming #wargames #strategy #strategic #training #education #learning #Marines #marinecorps #usmc

People always ask me for professional #wargaming reading recommendations, so here are my go to books. 📚

Yesterday I ran my #Marines through PT with #chess integration. The goal was to #physically challenge my #Marines, test their #cognitive capacity under duress, and simultaneously teach them principles of #ManeuverWarfare and #operational art. In short, each company competed against the other. Each company had a dedicated lane in a PT circuit course. At the end of the course were a series of chess boards, with companies designated as white or black at each board. The kick is this - in normal chess, you take turns. Here, you can make moves as rapidly as you can get a competitor from your company through the lane. So if you can get two people to a board before your opponent, you get to move twice before they move once. For another kick, there were enough boards such that each company had two boards on which they were playing - each company had a board where they played as white, and a board where they played as black. So the added challenge is - which board do you move at? Do you 'mass fires' on a single objective, or distribute your forces? And how do you make these choices while under a time constraint where your opponent is looking to out-cycle you? How can you out-cycle your opponent within these limitations? In essence, the #Marines were challenged to literally outmaneuver one another in both physical and cognitive domains. There were additional nuances to the rules, and additional applications of operational art that were sussed out as a result in the following discussion. I'll aim to write about this event, and the basic approach to designing a training event like this, at more length via a different medium. But I hope this serves as an example and a template for other units to use in training their people. #ThinkFightWin #UPDATE: After receiving many individual requests for the documents, I've uploaded them to a shared drive for easy download. If you'd like a copy, please go here directly and download them at your convenience. I hope these helps and good luck! https://lnkd.in/eSGbNGRd

Do you want students in your course to engage in productive, respectful, and academically-rigorous discussions? Check out the CET resource on planning, facilitating, and assessing academic discussions that are aligned to your course learning goals at https://lnkd.in/gJtGGTuP. Alt Text: Four cardinal red, gold, and gray graphic slides with logo and link to the CET website (cet@usc.edu). Slide one reads: Top tips for facilitating academic discussions in your course. Slide two reads: clearly communicate the goals of your discussion to your students in relation to the course content. Slide three reads: establish community agreements to promote productive and respectful dialogue. Slide four reads: incorporate student-led discussions (e.g. Jigsaw discussions and role-play debates). Slide five reads: For the full CET resource on planning and facilitating academic discussions, see the link in the description.

This Wargame Wednesday we tackle a serious problem. How do you pick the right game for your educational purpose? A great place to start is Board Game Geek. It is a simple Google search away from finding the right game. #wargame #wargames #wargaming #boardgames #boardgame #boardgaming #choice #training #education #learning #educational #usmc #Marines #marinecorps

Amazing job Kelly Young!!!

Join us this Wargame Wednesday and explore Caravan, a game of logistical prowess where players must transport supplies across a contested landscape. #logistics #supply #logistician #Marines #marinecorps #usmc #training #education #learning #wargame #wargaming #wargames #boardgames #boardgaming #transport #transportation

We’re thrilled to announce that Mrs. Copes and Mr. Doyle from CLFD-W have successfully completed their certifications in eLearning Design and ChatGPT for Learning and Development! 🏆📚 Their commitment to professional growth and innovation is truly inspiring. Tomorrow, they’ll be diving into the future of educational technologies at the TechLearn 2024 conference. 🌐✨ They’re eager to explore cutting-edge trends and innovations that will further elevate our educational strategies. Stay tuned for updates as they bring back fresh insights and inspirations to continue driving excellence in our learning and development initiatives! #eLearning #ChatGPT #TechLearn2024 #ProfessionalDevelopment #Innovation #LearningAndDevelopment

Marines in the Formal School Management Course conduct a walkabout activity, where meeting physiological needs, particularly the need for movement, is essential for maintaining energy levels and fostering a deeper connection to the content they are covering. #leader #manager #educator #leadership #Marines #marinecorps #usmc #Marines #marinecorps #training #education #learning

On this week's Wargame Wednesday, Christopher Sevigny and Nick G. had the opportunity to sit down and play with Paul Vebber. Thank you, Paul, for your invaluable guidance and mentorship in the world of wargaming. #wargaming #wargames #wargame #Wednesday #training #education #learning #Marines #marinecorps #usmc #mentorship