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Before a large scale implementation of any new learning technology, you really need to run a pilot group. You need to catch problems on a small scale and then adjust, correct and modify based on the feedback and experience of the pilot group. Skipping a pilot of a new technology is a dangerous gamble. It […]
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Leave a Comment (6) →A few entries ago, I asked for some help in figuring out the Top Ten most annoying technology phrases…here is the list with some wonderful input. Check out the original post and be sure to check the comments. They are especially good for some laughs. 10. No, no move your mouse to the left (or […]
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Leave a Comment (3) →Mortal Combat, Death from Above. So we always thought violence in video games was gratuitous and unnecessary but game developers keep saying, “that’s what makes games fun.” Well, it turns out violence does not make games fun. It’s gameplay…of course, haven’t gamer’s been saying that for year. We’ll we needed some scientists to “prove” it. […]
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Leave a Comment (3) →Here are two game conferences which might be of interest. June is a busy month for me so I will not be attending either one, but, if you are close by, you may want to attend one of the conferences: PittsburghThe first is the Game Education Summit. This conference will take place at Carnegie Mellon […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →* Here is a link to alternatives to Second Life. Otherwise, here is a couple of research articles about behavior in Virtual Worlds. Abbott Bundy and Karl Kapp…the same in and out of world. Your virtual world avatar is more an extention of yourself than you think! In fact, most people behave in a similar […]
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Leave a Comment (5) →Abbott Bundy giving a tour. On May 21, Tony Karrer of eLearning Technology is hosting and providing an E-Learning Tour of which I am participating by hosting the games and simulations leg of the tour. A full description of the tour and critical information is below. It is a great line up of current trends […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →It can be lonely in a virtual world with no friends and nothing to do. One common mistake organizations make in designing learning experiences in virtual worlds is failing to have specific learning objectives, either formal or informal, for the intended interactions. Some organizations create a virtual space with only vague learning outcomes and no […]
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Leave a Comment (5) →We all know how much fun an iPhone can be with over a billion apps. Here is a great list of the 100 Best iPhone Applications for Learning. Check it out and download a few. I have to admit my favorite is still solitare (not sure it is “learning”) but I know that one day […]
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Leave a Comment (4) →Helping an organization to adopt a new technology is not easy. Often resistance is encountered and people become frustrated. To help organizations understand this process of how an innovation (new technology) is adopted among members of a group, researcher Everett M. Roger has done extensive study of how new technologies are accepted among social groups. […]
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Leave a Comment (1) →Lately I’ve had the great opportunity to work side by side with Clark Aldrich and John Cone. I’m learning a lot working with these two wonderful learning minds. Here I caught them trying to leave without me:) __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and GadgetsRecommended Games and GadgetsRecommended BooksContent Guide
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