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Getting the class together in SL. Recently, we had our first summer class of the course “Learning in 3D,” the class focuses on how to create 3D learning spaces and how to use those spaces effectively to promote learning and to leverage the wonderful attributes of 3D. First we talked about different levels of Gamers […]
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Leave a Comment (15) →Here are some interesting examples of using virtual worlds for learning, manufacturing and business: In the manufacturing arena, the level of complexity of today’s assembly lines cannot be accomplished with two-dimensional visualization. A virtual 3D world is needed to make sure all of the manufacturing equipment and human employees work together flawlessly. The use of […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →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) →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) →Here are some more advantages of 3D worlds for learning: The first is that these worlds allow the learner to explore places he or she could not visit in the physical world. Traveling around a giant drill would not be possible or would be prohibitively expensive in a physical space. With virtual worlds, learners can […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Using a virtual world or metaverse for training is not as science-fiction as it sounds. A metaverse or virtual world is simply the natural extension and convergence of several technologies currently used for online learning. The first software element that makes up a virtual world is a synchronous learning tool similar to WebEx or Adobe […]
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Leave a Comment (2) →One of the great things about what I do is getting to meet and work with really thoughtful and creative people and the other day, I got a chance to brainstorm with a group of great people on the topic of Virtual World Implementations. The group included Clark Aldrich (who I have worked with quite […]
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Leave a Comment (2) →Articles like Second Life’s death knell tell of the lack of interest in virtual worlds with a recant of the death of Google’s Lively and the pulling of the Reuters Second Life in world reporter. But, to mis-quote Mark Twain, The rumors of their death have been greatly exaggerated. According to Virtual Worlds Management, a […]
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Leave a Comment (2) →Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas, here is a little visual post card from Second Life wishing you and Your’s a Great Holiday Season and a Happy New Year….plus some virtual world best practices thrown in as a gift>): Three virtual world learning best practices to consider when implementing 3D worlds in 2009. Introduce Virtual Learing […]
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Leave a Comment (3) →Check out this great video explaining machinima by a former student of mine…she has exceeded her professor as all good student do. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and GadgetsRecommended Games and GadgetsRecommended BooksContent Guide
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