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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

This week, the final week of the blog book tour, we had some impressive comments and thoughts about the book and the meaning of 3D in terms of learning and development. Recap of Blog Stops Day Twenty-Six Chris Brannigan at Thinking Worlds blog wrote a post titled Learning in 3D - walking the walk #lrn3d.

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Blogging Cognitive Simulations PENS 124

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JANUARY 25, 2010

Here are the stops for week three of the Blog Book Tour. Blog Tour Stops Day Eleven: 01/25/10 Randy Hinrichs at his 2b3D's blog. (He Day Thirteen: 01/27/10 Tom Haskin at his blog Growing, Changing, Learning, Creating. Day Fourteen: 01/28/10 Janet Clarey who has a Brandon Hall Research Blog.

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Blogging Virtual Classroom Brandon Hall TechKnowledge 100

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JANUARY 24, 2010

Week two of the blog book tour was hectic. We also announced the first two winners of the Twitter #lrn3d hashtag award, finally got a badge for tour stops and a number of blogsophere folks commented on the tour on their blogs. If you missed last week's blog book tour recap, here it is. Here is the recap for week 2.

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Blogging Instructional Design Diversity Training Write Blog 100

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Just announced: The 4th annual Blogging Scholarship worth up to $10,000 for a student scholarship. College Scholarships.org is giving away $10,000 this year to a college student who blogs. The Blogging Scholarship is awarded annually. Important Dates: the 2010 submission application date is October 21, 2010.

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Games Site Blogging Education 165

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I decided to answer the four questions in blog postings. Sitzmann and Ely (2010) found post-training self-efficacy was 20% higher with simulation games than comparison groups in meta-analysis. Sitzmann and Ely (2010) found learning increased when a simulation game could be accessed as many times as desired. Game Element.

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Simulations Games Player Theory 219

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MARCH 19, 2010

Here are some blog postings, presentations and up coming events that I am trying to keep track of so I decided to put them all in one place. Past Recently authored a blog entry at TrainingIndustry.com titled Add Online Simulations to Your Organization’s Instructional Toolkit. Register Here for the free webinar.

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Meridian Kaplan Simulations Virtual World 100

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JANUARY 25, 2012

2010) A meta-analytic examination of the effectiveness of computer-based simulation games. 2010) A meta-analytic examination of the effectiveness of computer-based simulation games. 2010) A meta-analytic examination of the effectiveness of computer-based simulation games. Reference: Sitzmann, T. (in & Ely, K. & Ely, K.

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TechKnowledge Simulations Resources Comparison 198

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JANUARY 14, 2010

While the online blog book tour for Learning in 3D is going extremely well, it is important to note that the authors can be seen live and on the web talking about virtual immersive environments for learning as well. Learn more about the Life Sciences 2010 event here. Here are a few of the "appearances" over the next few weeks.(January

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Diversity Training Online Virtual World TechKnowledge 113

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JUNE 9, 2011

2010) A meta-analytic examination of the effectiveness of computer-based simulation games. 2010) A meta-analytic examination of the effectiveness of computer-based simulation games. 2010) A meta-analytic examination of the effectiveness of computer-based simulation games. Reference: Sitzmann, T. (in & Ely, K.

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Simulations Resources Innovation Virtual World 204

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JULY 21, 2010

Accelerated Move to Browser-based Virtual Worlds: Designing Digitally announced in May on their public blog that they received a contract to create a fully browser-based virtual campus for the Air Force Academy. Market Research Media in its recent research report “Virtual Conference & Trade Show Market Forecast 2010-2015“.

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Virtual World VOIP Kaplan Compliance Training 172

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

In April, I will be appearing on a panel with a couple of blogging pros to talk about learning with New Media. Register today for our 5th annual users conference – "Learn & Know 2010," and you'll see the elearning industry's top bloggers break through the buzz and sift fact from fad when it comes to learning technology.

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Meridian Case Study IBM Write Blog 100

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

It is official, the Learning in 3D book tour will start on January 11, 2010. We've got over 30 bloggers on the tour with a special Twitter hashtag of #lrn3d, a Twitter book give away, a 20% discount from the publisher and even a "prize" for folks that follow the entire tour and leave a comment on every blog. What is a blog book tour?

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Twitter Summary Games Tagging 150

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JUNE 16, 2011

2010) A meta-analytic examination of the effectiveness of computer-based simulation games. 2010) A meta-analytic examination of the effectiveness of computer-based simulation games. 2010) A meta-analytic examination of the effectiveness of computer-based simulation games. Reference: Sitzmann, T. (in & Ely, K.

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Simulations Resources Comparison Virtual World 154

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

In 2010, when M2 Research asked a similar question, they found 91 percent of boys and 93 percent of girls aged 8-11 are playing games online on a regular basis. That's a big increase. The videogame franchise girls prefer is the Mario Series, with 20% of girls picking it as their favorite.

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Social Networks Games Online Social Network 185

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OCTOBER 8, 2010

Dear Educators and Not-for-profits, By now many of you have likely read the blog regarding our recent decision to discontinue the educational/not-for-profit discount on January 1, 2011 when we will move to a consistent pricing approach for all in Second Life. We hope that this clarifies the policy regarding both early and standard renewals.

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Linden Second Life Virtual World Open Source 170

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

As you may know in January 2010 (around the 19th or so) my new book co-authored with Tony O'Driscoll is being published. One idea is the blog book tour but.we The book, Learning in 3D: Adding a New Dimension to Enterprise Learning and Collaboration is about using 3D virtual immersive environments for learning and collaboration.

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Social Media Virtual World Enterprise Tagging 100

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MAY 24, 2010

As announced first on this blog, ProtonMedia announced a strategic partnership with RWD on heals of another announcement of a strategic partnership with Kaplan-EduNeering. Linden Labs, makers of Second Life, announce the list of the Top Ten: 2010 Linden Prize Finalists. Learn more about their 3D solution here.

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Linden Simulations RWD Virtual World 184

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Wondering about instructional strategies for mobile devices, blogs and wikis? If you are curious about this subject or want to implement a 3D learning environment in 2010 this is the book to give. A must read for the salesperson who wants a leg up on the competition in 2010. Then this book is for you.

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Ideas Case Study Wiki Games 100

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

2010 some time, maybe (at the outside) 2011, at least in North America. at his Clues to the College Blues blog. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide. It is now very close - within a matter of months.

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Education Write Blog Alternatives Policies 100

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

chief blogger for the elearning blog "Kapp Notes", and co-author of the newly released book, "Learning in 3D" James Moss Learning & Development Lead, Vivid Learning Systems Moderator: James Friesen Content Guru, Meridian Knowledge Solutions See you there. Professor of Instructional Technology Bloomsburg Univ.,

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Blended Learning Meridian eLearning Guild Brandon Hall 100

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OCTOBER 31, 2012

Blog posts discussing subjects covered in presentation: Consider Player/Game Interactions. Computer-based simulations—assessed as an. alternative to other means of training, as a supplement to other means of training, as a device to. combat skill decay in experienced trainees, and as a means of improving performance levels as they.

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DevLearn Simulations Resources Comparison 242

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JANUARY 30, 2013

Blog posts discussing subjects covered in presentation: Summary of #Games Research Qualitative Literature Review Conducted by Fengfeng Ke. Reference: Hahn, S. Transfer of training from simulations in civilian and military workforces: Perspectives from the current body of literature.

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ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 228

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

Here is a link to his slides from the 2010 Game Developer’s Conference related to the one page game design document. Blog posts discussing subjects covered in presentation: Consider Player/Game Interactions. Here are slides related to motivation. Motivation slides from Workshop from Karl Kapp. Game Type Slides. from Karl Kapp.

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Resources Simulations Comparison Slides 155

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Blog Book Tour for Social Media for Trainers. Jane Bozarth's latest book, Social Media for Trainers is in the middle of a highly successful blog book tour, check it out. Microsoft Lync Server 2010 support will be introduced in a future release of ProtoSphere. Today's stop: It's What Turns Clark Kent into Superman.

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Press Informal Industry Kaplan 154

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APRIL 12, 2010

In January 2010, over 75,000,000 people visited Twitter.com representing 1,100% growth over January 2009. Among Professional and Self-Employed bloggers, 17% of the total respondents derive their primary income from blogging. Day 4:Blogging Revenues, Brands and Blogs: SOTB 2009 In January, trade e-book sales were $31.9

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Statistics Web Social Networks Yammer 100