Kapp Notes

MAY 5, 2010

So, you might not be ready to jump into a 3D world like ProtoSphere , OLIVE or Second Life but, are you ready for a 3D environment to make your laptop a little less.boring and a little more productive?

Environment 105

Environment Second Life Alternatives Photo 105

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 22, 2009

This was one of the alternatives I listed for something other than Second Life in my Alternatives to Second Life (continued, again) I described Metaplace as: Is a Flash-based virtual world platform that allows players to buy and sell items, own property and play online games. LAYOFFS REPORTED.

Virtual World 133

Virtual World Second Life Flash Alternatives 133

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 8, 2013

For example, give the learner various choices and then let them replay those choices to see what would happen if they chose an alternative or give them a space to explore and to discover new information and content.

Learner 211

Learner Learning Objects Player Movie 211

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 14, 2009

Also, several people asked for some resources related to virtual worlds so here are a few: Here are links to Virtual Worlds (beyond Second Life): Alternatives to Second Life (one) Alternatives to Second Life Continued (two) ProtonMedia's ProtoSphere Forterra Systems And here is a great tour of many virtual worlds, all in 8 minutes.

eLearning Guild 177

eLearning Guild Instructional Design ADDIE Second Life 177

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 29, 2010

Here are the resources for the Learning in 3D presentation at ASTD TechKnowledge 2010. Here are the slides. Learning in 3D View more presentations from kkapp.

TechKnowledge 154

TechKnowledge ASTD Resources Second Life 154

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Here are the supporting resources. Slides Here are the slides from the presentation. Bah Learning In 3 D View more presentations from kkapp.

Virtual World 165

Virtual World Enterprise Resources Collaboration 165

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 14, 2013

The decision to use a game should be based on a detailed analysis of the learning requirements and an analysis of the tradeoffs among alternate instructional approaches. I have complied a list of some of his recommendations from various places within his paper.

Summary 278

Summary Games Instructional Instruction 278

Kapp Notes

JUNE 14, 2011

A purposeful story embedded in reality helps learners with their understanding of the underlying factors influencing the outcome of a situation and in developing alternative solutions. But if done well, the complexity of the story will foster increased thinking and cognition.

Case Study 191

Case Study Cognitive Games Alternatives 191

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

An alternative would be to create a system where the employee answers questions about his skill set and a manger answers questions and then an individualized training program is assembled by the LMS to address specific needs.

Metrics 253

Metrics LMS Online Learning Online 253

Kapp Notes

JULY 23, 2014

I know, I know…the alternative is so easy. The research is in your corner, there is no “plugging into the Matrix” to instantly learn behaviors, habits or skills.There really is no app for that. A bulleted list of what to do and not to do. Easy, simple, safe. “Look I’ve done my job.

Compliance Training 269

Compliance Training Lecture Games Gamification 269

Kapp Notes

JULY 13, 2015

Developing understanding requires active effort by students and most lectures make students passive and so are much less effective than a range of alternatives that involve more active learning. Feedback: Contradicted by evidence. Lectures are the best way to develop students’ attitudes and beliefs. Feedback: Contradicted by evidence.

Lecture 100

Lecture Attitudes Study Classes 100

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Instead of multple choice, here are a few alternatives: Completion Assessment -Did the player complete the level in the game? Multiple choice math tests can only provide a list of possible answers and have no easy mechanism for determining whether the student figured the answer out properly or merely guessed well. How long did it take?

Assessment 277

Assessment Games Ideas Learner 277

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 19, 2010

Great presentation today, here are links to some of the resources and concepts discussed in today's eLearning Guild webinar series called Thought Leader Webinars. Here are the slides. Learning in 3D Thought Leader Webinar View more presentations from kkapp.

eLearning Guild 100

eLearning Guild Resources Second Life Corporate eLearning 100

Kapp Notes

JUNE 27, 2011

The decision to use a game should be based on a detailed analysis of the learning requirements and an analysis of the tradeoffs among alternate instructional approaches. If the game is not designed to directly support specific instructional objectives related to actual job requirements, much of the learning may be irrelevant.

Games 184

Games Instructional Instruction Simulations 184

Kapp Notes

JUNE 24, 2011

Researchers from the University of Washington Information School are conducting a research study investigating exciting and useful alternative capabilities for Second Life. Need to solve a problem, but don’t know how to organize the information? They are hosting a Future InfoExpo, which offers 6 experiential exhibits.

Second Life 145

Second Life Linden Confidentiality Privacy 145

Kapp Notes

MARCH 3, 2016

It helps them with their understanding of the underlying factors influencing the outcome of the case and developing alternative solutions. It helps them with the examination of case variables impacting the outcome of the situation compared to irrelevant variables. Remember to have an indepth debrief to solidify the learning.

Virtual World 100

Virtual World Case Study Resources Conference 100

Kapp Notes

APRIL 19, 2011

It helps them with their understanding of the underlying factors influencing the outcome of the case and developing alternative solutions. It helps them with the examination of case variables impacting the outcome of the situation compared to irrelevant variables. Remember to have an indepth debrief to solidify the learning.

Virtual World 159

Virtual World Case Study Problem Teach 159

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

According to a Verizon ’s “Going Back To School As An Adult,” students maximize the use of mobile internet to ‘hunt’ for alternative learning resources , the moment their professors give out the required reading list. For this entry, we’ll give you five ways on how students of higher education can maximize the power of m-tech. .

Mobile 221

Mobile VOIP Scanning Lecture 221

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 22, 2010

Here is a link to a post describing how many different organizations are using Wikis to foster collaboration and learning called Pedia Palooza (ok, maybe not the best name for a post) Virtual Worlds Alternatives to Second Life A Few More Alternatives to Second Life Applying ADDIE to 3D Worlds Questions about Second Life Virtual Worlds Worth Billions (..)

Resources 133

Resources Wiki Second Life Virtual World 133

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Step Three: Evaluation of Current Delivery Structure (Technology Infrastructure and Learning Outcomes) This area of the audit determines how courses are being delivered and identifies opportunities for alternative delivery methods such as e-learning or video-based instruction.

Learning Objects 170

Learning Objects Training Train Analysis 170

Kapp Notes

JULY 16, 2010

That is not to say we abandon what works but we are obligated to examine what we do and carefully consider alternatives. We need to develop new methods of reaching students, we need to break down the four walls of the classroom and expand learning opportunities.

Social Networks 197

Social Networks Education Change MySpace 197

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Definitions: Alternatives to the ADDIE Instructional Design Model __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide. Today is prep and tomorrow's the big day. Here are a couple of blog entries related to instructional design.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Kaplan Examples ADDIE 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 25, 2013

Perhaps the constant effort to find the ROI of higher education or even training programs is mis-placed, should we be asking ourselves if an alternative exists?

ROI 180

ROI Compliance Training Metrics Community 180

Kapp Notes

JUNE 30, 2011

In the chapter she outlines how alternative reality games are moving game concepts into the field and out of classrooms. She describes how they have established a games common designed to reinforce concepts that should be known throughout the organization and not aimed at one particular task.

Gamification 252

Gamification Instructional Instruction Instructional Design 252

Kapp Notes

APRIL 13, 2010

Here are even a few more alternatives to Second Life for you to check out. Other Lists of Alternatives to Second Life and more 3D worlds to explore can be found at the links below: More alternatives to Second Life. OpenSimulator or OpenSim Building in OpenSim. OpenSimulator is a 3D Application Server.

Second Life 216

Second Life Alternatives Simulations Virtual World 216

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Sun Microsystems has conjured up two, Dawn of the Shadow Specters and Rise of the Shadow Specters, which take place in an alternate universe called Solaris, colonized by a race of people who happen to reflect the company’s values. At McKinsey & Co.,

Gamification 202

Gamification Scanning Score Player 202

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 19, 2010

Thing Participant Centered Learning Spanish in 3D 2D vs 3D Learning Web 2.0 Random Web 2.0 Statistics Learning, Web 2.0, Gaming and Statistical Round Up Some Posts about Web 2.0 and Informal Learning Creating a Vibrant Learning Community Tear Down the Walls: Web 2.0 Extends Class If you want to start a wiki, try Wikispaces or try WetPaint.

Resources 124

Resources Wetpaint Wiki Virtual World 124

Kapp Notes

JUNE 17, 2014

Learn to have conversations in which you can offer better alternatives with the promise of solving that problem for them. ” “They need a workshop!”) ”) that usually the person making the request really just wants a problem solved.

Conversation 199

Conversation Social Media Virtual World Camera 199

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Funding will dry up, there will be significant staff reductions, institutions will merge or close, and administrators will be desperate for alternatives. It is now very close - within a matter of months. 2010 some time, maybe (at the outside) 2011, at least in North America.

Education 100

Education Write Blog Alternatives Policies 100

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 2, 2008

the other hand if state, local and federal government keeps underfunding education, what are the alternatives? __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide Also, the sides of my car are available But seriously.ads on tests?

Sales 100

Sales Quiz Internationalization PowerPoint 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 18, 2011

Will Wright was quoted in a post at New World Notes Will Wright on the Future of User-Generated Online Game Worlds (Circa 2002) as saying: The main limitations on the MMORPG market really seem to be self-imposed: Most developers can’t shake the fantasy/sci-fi mindset or conceive of an alternative way of playing.

Virtual World 124

Virtual World Second Life Games Player 124

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 26, 2007

But what are the alternatives to that cold interface? Well, you could check out the search engine known as Ms Dewey for an alternative. While I see Google as a clean, easy-to-use software, I do not see it as creating any kind of learner experience, in fact, it is rather COLD. Efficient but cold.

Design 100

Design Google Alternatives Engineering 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 3, 2012

” Well if we don’t do it, what is the alternative? People don’t like the term “gamification” because they think it only means rewards and points and then they tend to give up “we’ll its complicated to get it right so…let’s not do it.” More non-engaging learning.

Predictions 246

Predictions Cognitive Virtual World Gamification 246

Kapp Notes

MAY 31, 2010

Offer an Alternative For Sound Many users do not have a headset or are behind firewalls that do not allow them to connect to the Voice Over IP channel required for most virtual worlds. A second important capability for viewing very small content is an in-venue floating window.

Virtual World 173

Virtual World Tips VOIP Movie 173

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

As the entry states: Nashville blues musician named Van Johin has been signed to a record label, thanks to his free performances on alternate computer universe Second Life. Von Johin is believed to be the first artist signed to a contract thanks to their performances in this other world.

Second Life 100

Second Life Virtual World Alternatives Games 100

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 29, 2008

Conversations with these experts and engaging interactive activities allow players to explore ways engineers design and build systems to harness renewable energy sources as alternatives to burning fossil fuels. The game is free and can be downloaded at the PowerUp Website. Here is a short video that describes how the game works.

IBM 100

IBM Games Player Engineering 100

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 22, 2010

So, the cries to get rid of PowerPoint sound all well and good but what is the alternative? One recounted stories of briefings in tactical-operations centers where otherwise intelligent officers simply read PowerPoint slides out loud — even as the slides were visible on an overhead projector. sound familar?). The answer is a resounding YES!

PowerPoint 169

PowerPoint Games Virtual Classroom Video 169