So the other day after a presentation, I was asked “you are so positive about this stuff, there has to be some negatives. Can you explain the negatives of Second Life.” Aah, I LOVE half empty people! (oops, I mean people who view the world from the perspective of looking at a glass with water […]
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Leave a Comment (1) →Remember those algebra or physics story problems…if a train left the station traveling 70 mph at 1:00 pm on route to the next station 3.4 miles away, what time would the train arrive at the next station? Well the folks at Edheads have done it again, last time I discussed their virtual knee surgery simulation. […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →In terms of “going green” there are lots of efforts to help people learn to use less energy and conserve our natural resources. One fun way to teach kids about conserving energy is to have them become Energy Hog Busters. They can learn methods to conserve energy by playing a series of fun, educational games […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →We often talk about reusing “knowledge objects” for elearning but seldom do organizations really take it to heart. Every course is “special” and the content needs to be “modified” each time to ensure that it has the right meaning. One organization that has taken reusability to a high art is Disney. Their ability to reuse […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →A while ago, I posted an assessment tool developed by Heather G. called Gamer Rater. The post Gamer 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 or 4.0? asked a series of questions to which one could answer to determine what level gamer you are. We had some issues with age so we have modified those elements, added some menu […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →I do a lot of work with organizations funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). My work as an evaluator provides me the opportunity to see the high quality work these organizations produce. One of the NSF funded organizations, Wisc-Online has created a large database of online, multimedia learning objects on dozens of topics. There […]
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Leave a Comment (1) →Building an environment in a metaverse and turning the learners loose to go “learn” without guidance, goals or objectives will not lead to effective learning. One mistake organizations make when first creating a virtual world for learning is failing to script the instruction. They create a space but have vague learning outcomes or even no […]
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Leave a Comment (2) →Lisa Neal has compiled her annual list of expert predication’s. You can see the entire list of predication’s–Predictions for 2008. There are some really interesting ideas so check them out. Here is my predication based on a number of projects I am currently working on: Content within corporations and universities is going to become more […]
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Leave a Comment (3) →Ok, so I have dreamed of such a device for years. Check out Mike Qaissaunee’s post about pocket projectors. I’ve got to have one. Think of the ease and level of comfort any trainer or academic would have knowing that they could do an impromptu lecture at any time…a presenter’s dream. Believe me, I’ve carried […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →The other day someone asked me if I knew any good resources concerning the writing of a proposal for an e-learning project. It just so happens I do know a few resources that can help in that area. In fact, I have spent a great deal of time writing, critiquing and developing proposals for e-learning. […]
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