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We have 2D Virtual Classrooms, Why 3D?

Kapp Notes

In a 3D world, the interaction with the students feels more intimate than with a 2-D distance learning application such as Centra, Horizon Wimba or Adobe Connect. We've got plenty of great 2D platforms for communication, what does 3D add? Here is a short answer.

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8 Scary and Uncomfortable Reasons for the Growth of Virtual Worlds

Kapp Notes

But, you can't cut travel with no alternative and so virtual worlds are held out as a solution (or a carrot to reduce spending) since people are beginning to rebel against virtual classroom environments claiming they are boring and uninspiring. They are seduced by the technology.

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How do you create a perfect blend of the various learning components?

Origin Learning

Before education moved to the confines of a traditional classroom, training was imparted through experiential learning and lessons had ‘show me’ and ‘let me’ ways of training. All current military training depends on a blend of learning , such as classrooms, simulators and field practice etc. Enriched Virtual Model. Flex Model.

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Gadgets, Games and Gizmos: Attending an ISTE Meeting in SL

Kapp Notes

The meeting was, at times, chaotic with many people chatting and, I noticed, Second Life doesn't really have any classroom management features, it is hard to tell who raised their hand first and a little difficult to avoid one person talking over another. Don't raise your hand or ask to speak until the person has indicated DONE.

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Profile of a learning architect: Tiina Paju-Pomfret

Clive on Learning

A portfolio of learning assets was created, which included ‘above the line’ learning interventions (instructor-led classroom and online classroom) as well as ‘below the line’ (e-learning, email and phone support, with corporate social networking groups). This was accomplished using Bupa’s Saba Centra virtual classroom platform.

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Why an Instructional Design Degree from Bloomsburg University ROCKS!

Kapp Notes

The latest version of Adobe PhotoShop and Flash, Lectora, Adobe Captivate, Plateau (LMS), Adobe Connect, and Saba's Centra to name a few. Third, our students work with software currently used in the field to create online learning. Fourth, our students stay on the cutting edge.

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LMSs that kick ass: Saba

Janet Clarey

In the context of Learning, for example, social media tools are defining the “New Blended Learning Toolkit&# — expanding the options available to learning leaders just as e-Learning and Virtual classroom delivery did upon their arrival. Prior LMSs in the kick-ass series: Cornerstone OnDemand. Generation21. GeoLearning.

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