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JUNE 15, 2008

Here is this Month's ASTD Big Question: Second Life Training? More specifically: In what situations, do you believe it makes sense to develop a learning experience that will be delivered within Second Life? If you were to develop a training island in Second Life, what kind of environment and artifacts would you consider essential for teaching? Just as there are considerable differences in blended learning and virtual classroom training, what are some of the major differences (surprises) in train

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FEBRUARY 7, 2008

Yesterday, graduate student Matt Monahan and I presented at the Training 2008 conference. Our topic was "Learning in 3D." We had a great group of attendees who stayed with us for the entire 3 hours with no break. We had a lot to cover from how to navigate in Second Life to simple scripting with building, teleporting and designing Second Life training solutions in between.

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OCTOBER 16, 2008

Story telling and instructional design have a lot in common and perhaps they are not thought of as having any overlap but they do. In e-learning we have instructional strategies, in a story we have a plot. In e-learning we have objectives, in a story we have a morale or an underlying theme or symbolism (good ones anyway, i.e. the Christ references in the original Matrix).

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OCTOBER 8, 2008

Too often learning and development professionals (and practically everyone else) treats learning as an event. The assumption is that a person attends one class or takes one online course and SHAZAM, they instantly know everything they need to know about a topic, software application, new corporate policy or product. This is a lie. But we all buy-in.

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MAY 20, 2008

Second Life and movies have had a history. In my post Second Life at the Movies , I discuss the possibility of a full-feature length movie being created in Second Life. Well it has finally happened as a documentary. Filmmaker Douglas Gayeton has created a documentary-style film about an avatar's search for "the creator." In the documentary, the avatar known as Molotov Alva searchers for meaning by searching for the creator and along the way meets some really interesting avatars.

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MARCH 31, 2008

This has been around for a while but is a great example of using technology to help teach and save resources. It is a lot of fun. So, if you have a few moments, try dissecting this virtual frog. Good for science and saves frogs! Go to Virtual Frog Dissection and start cutting.

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APRIL 4, 2008

Over the next few days, you will see some changes to my blog.so please bare with me. And, if you have ever wanted something added to my blog, now would be the time to let me know.

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DECEMBER 31, 2008

For over six years, the great folks over at the Edublog awards have done a great job of collating the best of the edublogosphere and handing out awards to some of the outstanding folks writing and posting in this space. If you are interested in participating, here are the categories and some awards that you can vote on in the near future. The nominations end on December 8th so hurry and get your nominations in.

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DECEMBER 31, 2008

Once again, the Meme has arrived. This time the request is to share seven facts about myself. Thanks to Rachel and Jane and Rupa who tagged me for this meme. I've been a little slow in blog entries so I got tagged multiple times and thanks to Janet and Cammy for passing the meme around (as per Jane's email.) Not sure just where or when this meme started.

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DECEMBER 26, 2008

The ASTD Big question this month is What did you learn about learning in 2008? I learn so much all the time from students, clients and colleagues, it is hard to narrow it down to just two or three things, but I'll try. Here are a few of the lessons I have learned. Mostly about finding a good "model" for mobile learning course design, how others tend to view immersive learning environments and how Social Media is taking off in the least likely places.

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DECEMBER 24, 2008

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 Worlds in a face to face environment.

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DECEMBER 22, 2008

Here are few things to consider if you want to help your organization adopt social media tools for learning. Cultural influences in terms of sharing and open information is more important than the technology. An atmosphere of sharing is required for Social Media to be adopted. If people feel they will be punished or “get in trouble” for postings, Social Media will not work within the organization.

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DECEMBER 18, 2008

Here are some great reads to take you into 2009 and to get you to think about technology, learning and games from a new perspective. They'd make great stocking stuffers for the geeky person on your Christmas list as well. Number 3: Mastering the Hype Cycle: How to Choose the Right Innovation at the Right Time (Gartner) by Jackie Fenn and Mark Raskino This book describes how a technology enters the collective awareness of everyone (read learning professionals) and then gets overhyped and then cra

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DECEMBER 17, 2008

If you are doing some last minute shopping, here are some games that are semi-learning related and a lot of fun. Number 5: Spanish for Everyone (Nintendo DS) Nintendo DS has a number of educational games to teach a variety of subjects. This fun game challenges the player/learner with various Spanish words and phrases. As a player you take a journey to Mexico where different people you meet help you learn Spanish.

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DECEMBER 16, 2008

Holidays can stress people out, so here are some lighthearted, funny videos that can add a smile to your face. Also, if you choose to think deeper about the content and how it applies to designing instruction and delivering instruction in our modern, fast-paced world.some are actually quite profound.enjoy. Number 5: Wii Fit Parody , Here is my original blog post on Wii Fit Parody.

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DECEMBER 15, 2008

Ok, let's make a deal. I will not pretend to be a salesperson, a doctor, a banker.if.(and I said if) these people stop pretending to be instructional designers and/or trainers? Why do organizations take people with no formal training in instructional design, adult education or anything close and make them a trainer/instructional designer. It is not fair to that person and it is not fair to the trainees within the organization.

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DECEMBER 12, 2008

Recently I've been working with a couple of organizations that have related but not exactly the same problem. At one organization, the training of a new employee takes so long that managers and supervisors are becoming frustrated at the slowness of the rate of preparation. It is almost 6-8 weeks of nothing but training. At another organization, employees get hired but the training is not "available" because of timing issues or not enough trainers so new employees finally get into the "orientatio

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DECEMBER 9, 2008

Here is some information for a webinar I am doing this Friday. The webinar is titled "Communicating with the Next Generation." Here is the description of the event. Be sure to register Communicating with the Next Generation Date: Friday, December 12, 2008 10:00 a.m. MST Length: 90 minutes Description: Are your classroom lectures designed to teach the new generation of students?

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DECEMBER 8, 2008

It is always so hard to determine what type of corporate gift is appropriate for clients, co-workers or your boss? What do you get them that is not too expensive but not too inexpensive, that is business-focused but not too business-focused. With these tough economic times, such decisions can be difficult. However, I think the perfect answer is Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning. , it is fun but serious, informative but easy-to-read, insightful but not overly academic.

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DECEMBER 6, 2008

Lately there has been a lot of buzz about using Social Networking software and techniques in organizations. I've written about a number of uses: Social Networking Not Corporate Enough for Your Company? A Pharmaceutical Leveraging Web 2.0 --In a Big Way I have recently, given a presentation on the topic. Wikis, Blogs and Social Networks Presentation Materials And I have noticed a number of other Social Networking uses in corporate and government arenas focusing on a Wikipedia-style open exchange

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DECEMBER 4, 2008

Speaking of alumni (see yesterday's post ) This month ASTD's magazine T&D featured one of Bloomsburg University's Instructional Technology alumni, Rachel in their article FUTURE LEADERS 2020. The article is about up and comming folks and what they are doing in the field of learning and e-learning. Here is what the magazine said about Rachel: Rachel Troychock is technology based learning manager at KPMG.

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DECEMBER 3, 2008

Today I thought a blog field trip would be fun. What is a blog field trip? Well, if you regularly view this blog and leave a comment or just lurk (which is great as well). Today, I thought you could spend your time at "Virtical" Education and leave a comment there or lurk on that site. Like an actual field trip, visiting another blog will give you a new perspective and something to think about.

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DECEMBER 2, 2008

Well commercialization has finally impacted something as neutral and seemingly advertisement free as a student's math test. A calculus teacher in San Diego, California sells ads on his test papers: $10 for a quiz, $20 for a chapter test and $30 for a semester final. Check out the USA Today article Ads on tests add up for teacher for more price quotes and information.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2008

I won't be blogging the rest of this week due to spending quality time with my family and recovering from eating all that turkey. So just, remember to be thankful for all you have, I know I am. Even in these tough times, we all have much to be thankful for. Enjoy the holiday. And if it isn't a holiday you celebrate.take some time to just give thanks.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Social media has many upsides but it also has a few downsides as well. Their is certainly value in many people creating all types of videos and you can find all types of good information on YouTube and other video sites but.you can also find some.not so good material and here is a parody of a contest involving YouTube. I rate the video as "fairly funny, LOL" (Contains some potentially offensive language.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2008

As a culmination of our Corporate Track, students are required to answer an e-learning request for proposal (RFP), create a prototype of the proposed solution and give a 20 minute sales presentation to a group of representatives from various positons within the field of e-learning. Describing the rules of the exercise to CAC Members. This year we had two teams (seven students total) presenting their solutions to the Corporate Advisory Council during the student portion of the event.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2008

Here are all the posts related to the Fall 2008 Corporate Advisory Council Conference held at Bloomsburg University last week through our Nationally Acclaimed Instructional Technology program.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2008

The Corporate CAC presentations this fall began with a little snow fall at Monty's but quickly progressed into some great presentations and sharing of information. Here is a brief re-cap of the presentations. First Presentation Christopher Reese discusses Knowledge Management with CAC members. Christopher Reese opened the corporate presentations with a talk about Knowledge Management and NASA.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2008

Dr. Doll discussing the 3D Internet. Our bi-annual Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) has started. We kicked off a little differently this year, we had Dr. Doll present a mini-workshop about Web 3.0 and provides great insights into the concept. His blog to support the presentation is available here. Dr. Doll providing CAC members a glimpse of the future.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2008

Here is my "home page" in 3B.net a 3D package that links the upcoming "3D web" with the current 2D web. View Kapp Notes E-Learning in 3B! You have to download the browser but take a moment and check it out at 3B.net.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2008

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, Golden Harvest Seeds , Inc. was frustrated with its sales-training program for 250 employees and 2,000 independent crop-seed dealers. Costs were rising, it was hard to find good trainers and in addition, the sessions took valuable time out of workers' days. So the company hired a vendor to produce and post online videos for teaching sales reps how to sell Golden Harvest seeds.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2008

This month's ASTD Big Question on the Learning Circuit's Blog is about Social Networking and finding help and expertise if you have a question or a concern for which you need input and/or advice. The basic question is " If you need input from people, where's the best place to ask?" But, then the question breaks into sub-questions. -How to reach out and find expertise -How to use Social Media to Find Answers to Questions -How to Learn through Conversation And then the questions are even broken do

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NOVEMBER 11, 2008

Last night, Scott came to my class to talk about "Polished Presentations" usually he drives up to Bloomsburg for the presentation but last night, due to a mix up on my part, he was unable to make the 120 mile trip. Scott has a theatre background and a great deal of experience presenting in front of groups and he provides great advice and ideas to students as they prepare for their major presentation to our Corporate Advisory Council.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

We all know that President-elect Barack Obama used text messages and his web site to a distinct advantage in the election. Well, we now know his is going to be using those tools in his presidency as well. He just launched Change.Gov The web site will be used to revolutionize the way the commander in chief communicates with the American people through online videos and interactivity via the web.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2008

Here is some interesting results related to playing video games from the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association that was held in August. The article, Playing video games offers learning across life span, say studies , does a good job comparing the good and bad of video games and states that: "The big picture is that there are several dimensions on which games have effects, including the amount they are played, the content of each game, what you have to pay attention to on th

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008

Several weeks ago my original link to this video was lost. This video is from a local television station that interviewed me about Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning. Unfortunately, somehow it was deleted. Finally, I found the lost footage and have been able to post it. You can see the original blog posting at Roll The Tape.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2008

Ok, I do not want to be political on this blog since today is election day in the US. Really, I don't care who you vote for (just vote) but no matter who you want to vote for.check out this video. The technique is really awesome. It embeds the name of any person into the video. Look for my name in the newspaper headline, on the cardboard box, on the Facebook page, on the scroll bar on the bottom.

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