Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

The organization continues to report that the spending has fallen from $1,202 per learner in 2007 to $1,075 per learner in 2008. per 1,000 in 2007. Training staff resources are also dropping: Companies overall averaged 3.4 training staffers per 1,000 learners, down from 5.1 However, there may be an e-learning bright spot.

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Industry Synchronous Training Train 100

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 11, 2010

Recently, there has been some research released which indicates that moving through a computer generated interface as an avatar provides powerful learning stimulus. Instead of moving around a computer interface as a mouse, one moves around as an anthropomorphic figure. As study by Ersner-Hershfield et al.

Virtual World 208

Virtual World Exercise Environment Behavior 208

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JUNE 22, 2010

Microsoft has awarded one of its innovation awards to 3D Virtual Immersive Environment Enterprise provider ProtonMedia. This provides a great way for corporate users of 3D spaces to not loose any investment and to seamlessly move from one venue to another. And Massively , a blog that provides daily information about MMOs.

Virtual World 157

Virtual World Linden Industry Virtual Classroom 157

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

A role play provides a framework for the learner to practice what he or she needs to do in a safe and secure environment. The role play in the gamified environment complete with avatars, wall posters and pencil holders on the virtual desks provides a realistic environment in which caseworkers can practice their interviewing skills.

Roles 193

Roles Virtual World Help Behavior 193

Kapp Notes

APRIL 9, 2012

. – April 9, 2012 – UL, a world leader in advancing safety , has acquired EduNeering , the leading provider of compliance and training solutions for the life and health sciences sector, from Kaplan Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services. in early 2007.

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Kaplan Compliance Training Compliance Global 157

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Learning content not organized around the work context causes unnecessary overhead for the learner, simulation games can be organized to provide proper context. Yee and Bailenson (2007) have shown that an experience as an avatar can change a person’s real life perceptions and behaviors.

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Simulations Games Player Theory 219

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 11, 2007

Over at Wired Blogs , they have posted predications for 2007 for business and industry as well as providing an opportunity for others to add their predictions, it is worth a read to see what is on the minds of non-learning and development folks and to read what they think about the future of technology and it's input on our lives.

Predictions 100

Predictions Industry News Open Source 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 4, 2008

Stephen Downes has upped the ante on predictions for 2008 by creating a report card on predictions of 2007. I am within him for most of the grades but the one thing that bothers me a little is that he graded himself and, subsequently provided himself with the second highest grade. Here is his post.

Predictions 100

Predictions YouTube Corporate eLearning Emergent 100

Kapp Notes

MARCH 11, 2010

Back in 2007, I attended a keynote address by Dr. Peter Joyce of Cisco Systems who predicted a shortage of Information Technology workers. He provided statistics like an "estimated 1.5 One from a blog entry I wrote in 2007 called Hire That Kid! So the need for hackers is not trivial.

Server 186

Server Player Virtual World Predictions 186

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 10, 2007

Here is the video of my Keynote address from the 2007 NCTT Annual Summer Conference. It provides information and some facts about the boomer/gamer knowledge gap and what can be done to bridge that gap. The topic is Games and the Gamer Generation. It is conveniently broken into four learning chunks for your viewing enjoyment.

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Games Conference Guide Video 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 28, 2011

The Jokaydia Project was launched in September 2007 and aims to provide a space to explore the uses of virtual worlds in education, the arts and social change. To learn more about Startled Cat visit, www.startledcat.com. About Jokaydia.

Second Life 170

Second Life Education Virtual World Communities of Practice 170

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MARCH 14, 2012

“This is the biggest leap forward in gamification since the launch of the Nitro Gamification Platform in 2007. Nitro’s redemption technology, coupled with our partnerships with loyalty merchandise providers, lets businesses satisfy user’s needs for meaningful rewards. Here is what Rajat said about this announcement.

Gamification 170

Gamification Companies Press Sales 170

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DECEMBER 1, 2007

The talk provided a good overview of certification programs for training and the various elements that an organization would need to consider prior to undertaking a certification process. Steven is owner and president of the well-known on-line testing provider Pedagogue Solutions.

vendor 100

vendor Expertise Authoring Assessment 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 22, 2014

So, I am going to try to provide information and ideas here. In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people.

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Slides Simulations Resources Comparison 203

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APRIL 9, 2012

. – April 9, 2012 – UL, a world leader in advancing safety , has acquired EduNeering , the leading provider of compliance and training solutions for the life and health sciences sector, from Kaplan Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services. in early 2007.

Kaplan 100

Kaplan Compliance Training Compliance Global 100

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 24, 2009

Analysts screened these studies to find those that (a) contrasted an online to a face-to-face condition, (b) measured student learning outcomes, (c) used a rigorous research design, and (d) provided adequate information to calculate an effect size. more than a million K–12 students took online courses in school year 2007–08."

Classroom 168

Classroom Education Online Blended Learning 168

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

ProtonMedia announced the integration of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 with the company’s ProtoSphere virtual teaming and collaboration platform. These web processes can be implemented with any CMS through the PHP-based APIs provided. Here is an update.

SharePoint 113

SharePoint Virtual World Server Microsoft 113

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Here are links to some research which indicates that moving through a computer generated interface as an avatar provides powerful learning stimulus. Here are the slides: Why 3D Immersive Environments. View more presentations from Karl Kapp. 1) An experience as an avatar can change a person’s real life perceptions.

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ASTD Resources Virtual World Exercise 133

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 19, 2006

The document, LMS Selection Template , provides several templates to help you develop a consistent approach to your LMS or LCMS selection process from the RFP outline to checklists for evaluating vendor demonstrations. Sherry, also an alumni of Bloomsburg University, has put together document containing helpful and targeted information.

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LCMS Templates RFP LMS 100

Kapp Notes

MAY 3, 2017

What we missed on the mission is provide in the information below (and in the slides above). It draws in the learner and provides motivation. Curiosity is evoked by providing an optimal level of informational complexity and a novel and exciting game space. Mission Possible: Creating Learner Engagement from Karl Kapp.

Resources 114

Resources Cognitive Games Learning Objects 114

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 7, 2013

Also, here are some links that provide some additional information about what we discussed in the workshop. Had a great time last night presenting to the New York ASTD chapter, great folks and great dinner afterwards…made it home by mid-night so that was a nice unexpected treat. Here are the slides from the presentation.

Resources 165

Resources Simulations Comparison Games 165

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Here are links to some research which indicates that moving through a computer generated interface as an avatar provides powerful learning stimulus. Here are my slides from the presentation: Learning in 3D: How Virtual Environments are Being Leverage to Add Value to Learning and Collaboration. View more presentations from Karl Kapp.

Resources 182

Resources Virtual World Second Life Exercise 182

Kapp Notes

JULY 2, 2007

This morning I opened up the July 2007 issue of ASTD's Magazine, T&D and found that Paula Ketter has just reviewed Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning. If you are looking for some summer reading, you might want to pick up the book or the article and provide your own review. You can read the abstract here.

Games 100

Games Instant Messaging iPod ASTD 100

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DECEMBER 6, 2007

The ASTD Big question this month is What did you learn about learning in 2007? I still get emails about the piece and when we switched servers, got a lot of emails asking me to re-instate the link or provide a new one. tools provides learners an opportunity to learn from each other and learn from the larger professional community.

Big Question 100

Big Question ASTD Social Networks Wiki 100

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MARCH 6, 2007

On Wednesday, April 25, 2007, I will be presenting with Greg Walsh and Steve Sugar on the topic The Power of Play: Effective Training Through Games and Simulations The neat thing is that Greg and I are the techie guys and Steve Sugar is a game guy who has been doing learning games for years without incorporating technology just games and learning.

Games 100

Games Player Simulations Classroom 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 25, 2017

The iSpring product line includes a set of authoring tools which provides the full solution for educators to create e-courses, tests and surveys, video lectures, conversation simulations, screencasts and interactions, and a cloud-based LMS. . . Yury Uskov founder of iSpring. . Thus we changed the product name to iSpring.

Authoring Tools 50

Authoring Tools Conversation Flash to HTML5 Conversion Diversity Training 50

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Games provide feedback and corrective information to learners seamlessly. In a study conducted by Yee and Bailenson (2007), it was found that negative stereotyping of the elderly was significantly reduced when participants were placed in avatars of old people compared with those participants placed in avatars of young people.

Resources 154

Resources Simulations Comparison Press 154

Kapp Notes

MAY 14, 2007

At Bloomsburg University, the commencement address is provided by a member of the faculty instead of hiring an outside speaker. As 2007 college graduates you are truly products of the video game age just as your baby boomer parents were products of the televisions age. Bloomsburg University Students in Line to Receive Diplomas.

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Off-shore Games Player Lesson 100