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In our survey out how long it takes to develop one hour of training, we also asked about what e-learning tools were being used. The results were interesting and are shown below. The two most widely used tools were MS PowerPoint and MS Word. What tools do you use?__ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and […]
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Leave a Comment (4) →Ever wonder how long it takes to design and develop one hour of e-Learning? Lots of people have wondered and there are a few resources on the topic: Here is a good one by Bryan ChapmanHow long does it take to create learning? Here are survey results from The eLearning GuildThe e-learning Development Time Ratio […]
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Leave a Comment (9) →If you want to see and hear about the potential of virtual worlds for corporate learning, work and collaboration, check out this video created by Ron Burns the CEO of ProtonMedia, the creators of ProtoSphere. The video does a good job of positioning virtual worlds in the context of organizational learning, collaboration and innovation. Take […]
Continue Reading →The schedule for the first day of the online conference. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to present at the eLearning Guild’s “Designing and Managing Learning in 3-D Virtual Worlds and Immersive Environments” for the opening general session of the online conference. It was a lot of fun with a great group of attendees. My subject […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Here is another great student machinima. This one showing an example of co-creation in the 3D world of Second Life. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and GadgetsRecommended Games and GadgetsRecommended BooksContent Guide
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Leave a Comment (0) →Here is another example of using one of the learning archetypes (described in Learning in 3D) to create a lesson in a virtual world created by one of the many talented students in our Instructional Technology program at Bloomsburg University. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and GadgetsRecommended Games and GadgetsRecommended BooksContent Guide
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Leave a Comment (2) →In the Learning in 3D class, students have created some great machinimas showing the use of a 3D virtual world for learning. Here is one of the first examples. This piece contrasts traditional education with the use of a virtual 3D world and shows how co-creation can be a powerful tool for learning within a […]
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Leave a Comment (1) →Just a list of random simulation tools, please add your favorites… KD SimStudio Codebaby Production Studio NexLearn’s SimWriter SimBionic __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and GadgetsRecommended Games and GadgetsRecommended BooksContent Guide
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Leave a Comment (1) →In the workshop, learn about Critical Incident Training. Recently I did a recording for InSync and my friend Jennifer Hofmann titled Postcards from the 3D Edge: Learning in Second Life. It was the most popular complimentary program they’ve ever had – so popular they had over 250 registrants in the first 4 hours! Check out […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Scripting tips from Matt. This week’s class was a whirl wind of different platforms. We started in Second Life and then we went to ProtoSphere and then to Centra and then back to Second Life. We visited the Genome project and the Particle Laboratory in Second Life, both great places and then we went into […]
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