Kapp Notes

JANUARY 23, 2012

Kapp: What do you see as the obstacles to widespread adoption of virtual worlds for learning? They have been around for almost a decade in terms of 3D graphical virtual worlds but still, the overall adoption rate seems low. And believe me, the adoption rate is low in 3D interaction. How can that be changed?

Virtual World 169

Virtual World Google Docs Social Networks Doc 169

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 6, 2015

I have seen several corporate and governmental organizations adopt graphic novels for learning and have seen successful results. As superheros become more mainstream, the use of graphic novels for instruction is becoming more and more acceptable. although acceptance is by no means universal).

Rapid eLearning 100

Rapid eLearning Corporate eLearning Picture Adoption 100

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Here in the states, colleges are beginning to adopt real world evaluation measures of college graduates. As the article states: …a measure which is begrudgingly being adopted by more and more universities, poses a series of tasks to students, such as writing a convincing report to one’s boss.

RFP 157

RFP Adoption Adopt Exercise 157

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 10, 2011

How far off do you think we are from wide spread adoption of 3D virtual worlds for learning? The last class we took a tour of some well known Second Life locations and discussed the educational implications while sitting around a camp fire. So the final questions are: What is the potential of 3D virtual immersive environments for learning?

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Classes Virtual World Second Life Environment 140

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

An atmosphere of sharing is required for Social Media to be adopted. Roger's also talks about the technology adoption continuum which will help position social media within the organization. Providing up-front assistance and training is essential for the majority of employees to adopt.

Social Media 145

Social Media Big Question ASTD Wiki 145

Kapp Notes

APRIL 30, 2009

Helping an organization to adopt a new technology is not easy. To help organizations understand this process of how an innovation (new technology) is adopted among members of a group, researcher Everett M. In his book and research, Rogers describes the characteristics of an innovation that makes it attractive for a group to adopt.

Innovation 100

Innovation Virtual World Adoption Adopt 100

Kapp Notes

JULY 11, 2017

RE:Thinking is not a film about another educational methodology to adopt in order to be compliant. The schools featured in this film are public schools run by innovative thinkers who have lead transformations of their schools to support the whole child through THINKING (metacognition to be exact). Thinking is universal, we all think.

Innovation 100

Innovation Internationalization Social Media Standards 100

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Barriers to adoption: Curriculum Requirements : Historically, schools have been reluctant to give up textbooks or purchase educational technologies that are either not clearly linked to state standards, or that have not proven their efficacy. As a result, K-12 curriculum standards “lock down” the curriculum leaving no space for adoption.

Games 165

Games Attitudes Performance Support Standards 165

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Kapp: What are the three biggest obstacles to the adoption of mobile in corporate settings? Like print delivery in the early days of web adoption, we couldn’t divest of all print distribution until the full enterprise was able to access the material through the corporate portal.”. Goodill: a.

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Mobile Learning Mobile Case Study Tagging 176

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 14, 2010

In spite of the hype, adoption still lags. . &# The webinar is free and sponsored by Meridian Knowledge Solutions. Here is some information about our presentation: A lot of “ink&# has been spilled on the benefits of social learning in the workplace. Why are most corporations still so hesitant to tap into social learning on the job?

Social Media 145

Social Media Social Media Meridian 145

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 26, 2009

This posting relates to my posting Technology Adoption Continuum: Types of Adopters. The techies and the visionaries are early adopters of new technologies (like virtual worlds) within organizations. Read that posting first or this one may not make sense.

Adoption 100

Adoption Adopt Virtual World Innovation 100

Kapp Notes

JULY 24, 2013

Adopting Social Media in Your Organization? “Seeding” Social Media for Engagement. FDA and Social Media… Maybe a Model for Others. A Pharmaceutical Leveraging Web 2.0 –In In a Big Way. Selling Social Media for Learning. A Few Considerations. Pedia Palooza.

Resources 100

Resources Social Media Slides Learning Theory 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 14, 2015

Research has indicated that one of the main reasons that teachers don’t adopt innovative new techniques is because they are never provided with the proper training, technical support, pedagogical support or infrastructure to make it successful. Instead, we are asking for funding to support teachers to use the product.

Games 100

Games Innovation Project Twitter 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 13, 2015

Research has indicated that one of the main reasons that teachers don’t adopt innovative new techniques is because they are never provided with the proper training, technical support, pedagogical support or infrastructure to make it successful. Instead, we are asking for funding to support teachers to use the product.

Games 100

Games Innovation Project Twitter 100

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Terrorism One event that curbed travel and helped spur a wider adoption of virtual classroom technology was the vicious attacks at the World Trade Center on 9/11. Did I miss any other scary and uncomfortable motivators forcing people to adopt virtual immersive environments? They are seduced by the technology. Are these on target?

Virtual World 205

Virtual World Virtual Classroom Centra Alternatives 205

Kapp Notes

MARCH 19, 2009

The 3D Training, Learning and Collaboration conference focuses on best practices for large-scale enterprises adopting 3D virtual worlds for such efforts. Attendees will hear valuable insight, information, and best practices about what innovators and early adopter organizations are doing right now, including what works and why.

Conference 100

Conference Program Virtual World Adoption 100

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 2, 2014

I don’t mean that someone should 100% adopt what I am doing but I think there could be one or two good ideas in the presentation that they can ADAPT and modify for their own use. I am human. Most people can see past my human flaws and gain some good ideas from my presentations. The ones who do not make me sad.

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Innovation Lecture Quiz Learning Objects 278

Kapp Notes

JULY 29, 2014

And because of the high adoption rate by reps, we’re even seeing customers changing their selling process to include Qstream going forward. In fact, in one recent study by a large global medical device provider, Qstream delivered results statistically equivalent to personalized coaching.

Conversation 198

Conversation Analytics Sales Blended Learning 198

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

It's Friday, you've been scratching your head all week to think of how to get the boss to adopt social media. He or she isn't using it at home and doesn't see the value at work either. Well, perhaps you are not positioning the use of social media correctly, try using the argument presented in the video below.if they have kids.

Social Media 105

Social Media Media Social Social Networks 105

Kapp Notes

APRIL 15, 2009

He discussed how learning professionals help other to adopt behaviors and provide tools to help others adapt to change. Shawn reviewing the objectives of change management. In these busy times, Shawn Milheim provided some ideas about change management.

Change 100

Change Management ROI Slides 100

Kapp Notes

JULY 15, 2009

Via a comprehensive set of early-adopter case-studies, the authors describe how 3D environments will shape the future of learning and work within the Enterprise. This book also offers an ideal resource for those responsible for teaching the next generation of learning on the Internet.

Case Study 100

Case Study Informal Enterprise Internet 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 16, 2010

Day Four On day four, Erica and Driver on the ThinkBalm blog wrote a post titled Highlights from “Learning in 3D” book: steps to successful adoption. The ThinkBalm discussion highlighted the contribution that Erica and Sam made the book and pointed out two specific pieces of advice for early adopters. all the way to 3.0.

Blogging 100

Blogging Case Study Virtual World Evalution 100

Kapp Notes

APRIL 15, 2009

Each representing a different company who adopted the technology. Rachel and Nick discuss using Sharepoint as a Web 2.0 product within their organizations. The team of Troychock and Troychock (Nick and Rachel) presented on the topic of using Web 2.0 technologies for online learning. Rachel explains the benefits of Web 2.0

Web 100

Web Wiki SharePoint Classes 100

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 23, 2010

Thank goodness, the cavemen did not adopt the same philosophy with fire or we'd still all be really cold. Far be it for the school district to train teachers on the use of this media, on its benefits and advantages as well as possible dangers. Instead, they are asking teachers not to use it with students. Stay way.danger.

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Social Networks Facebook Social Network Social Media 201

Kapp Notes

MARCH 7, 2008

I think this has the potential to push mlearning over the tipping point and really accelerate its adoption. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide So this weekend, get a hold of an iPhone and start developing some neat software.

Apple 100

Apple iPhone Open Adoption 100

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 8, 2010

An article on Fastcompany, How Video Games Are Infiltrating—and Improving—Every Part of Our Lives , discusses several examples of corporations adopting a gamification stance on training. Equating Experience Points to Grades. Here are some of the instances mentioned in the article: Some companies invent their own games to train employees.

Gamification 202

Gamification Scanning Score Player 202

Kapp Notes

JUNE 17, 2014

While I’m not much of an early adopter of new gizmos, I seem to have a knack for moving on to something — eLearning, social media for learning, narrating work — just as it is emerging. Bozarth: Boredom LOL. Or maybe it’s that I see applications to L&D a bit earlier than others.

Conversation 199

Conversation Social Media Virtual World Camera 199

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The question is What have been the barriers to widespread adoption of Serious Games/Immersive Learning Simulations? Here is my answer to the second of a series of questions from a graduate student about serious games/immersive learning environments.

Simulations 162

Simulations Adoption Adopt Games 162

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 30, 2010

The result is that technology tools do not get fully employed into the educational curriculum and an exploratory, constructivist approach is not widely adopted. Many educators are still not familiar with the opportunities afforded by technology mediated methodologies and many curriculums do not leverage the digital connectedness of students.

Teach 205

Teach Case Study Format Pedagogy 205

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Technology Adoption Continuum: Types of Adopters. Information on to help an organization adopt technology. Sometimes in the field of instructional technology, whenever a new technology comes along we throw away everything we know and do dumb stuff. Diffusion of Innovations. Definitions: ABCD Objectives.

ASTD 100

ASTD Statistics Virtual World Big Question 100

Kapp Notes

MARCH 21, 2008

Tony Karrer at eLearning Technology posted a very funny video about a "helpdesk before computers" in his post Technology Adoption Issues. You should check it out. So, after I finished watching the video posted by Tony, I viewed a couple of the recommended videos by YouTube and came across this Star Wars Help Desk video.

Help 100

Help YouTube Library Adoption 100

Kapp Notes

APRIL 1, 2010

In much the same way that baby boomers were shaped by the culture of television.

Technology 165

Technology Movie Internet Games 165

Kapp Notes

JUNE 10, 2008

Actually, this concept has been around for years (many, many years) and is now gaining wider spread press and adoption (think Logo). I recently heard someone say "The next step in using video games for education is to teach students to create their own games." It seems like things in the learning field have a way of circling back.

Games 100

Games Video Press Engineering 100

Kapp Notes

JULY 21, 2010

And the announcement that the MS LifeScience Award this year went to a 3D Virtual Conference Design created by the virtual immersive environment vendor, ProtoSphere, indicates that the healthcare and life science industry are leading the way with virtual immersive environment adoption. Also, Activeworlds turned 15 this year! Happy Birthday.

Virtual World 172

Virtual World VOIP Kaplan Compliance Training 172

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

The other day at a presentation, a participant asked me how many companies have adopted mobile learning.was it widespread and if they where behind because they didn't have a full blown mobile learning roll out yet? The answer is that mobile learning is just now starting to get a foothold but it is not widespread by any means.

Mobile Learning 140

Mobile Learning Mobile Case Study Masie 140

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 3, 2012

Not an easy space to occupy as many corporations are just now realizing the importance of these spaces for learning and collaboration and the adoption rate has been slow. They’ve released version 2.0 with a ton of new features and have expertly carved themselves an effective niche in the 3D space.

Predictions 246

Predictions Cognitive Virtual World Gamification 246

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 5, 2017

I believe the term was coined in the early 2000’s but wasn’t widely accepted or adopted until around 2010. One good resource for teachers for using games in the classroom is the Game-Based Learning section of the Edutopia web site. Here is a link. When was the gamified learning method first used?

Gamification 140

Gamification Games Methods Instructional 140