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Learning in 3D Summer 2009: Class Five

Kapp Notes

We started in Second Life and then we went to ProtoSphere and then to Centra and then back to Second Life. The Particle Laboratory contained all types of interesting tips and techniques for incorporating particles into your Second Life environment. One really cool web site we visited allowed us to create automatic Second Life scripts.

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8 Scary and Uncomfortable Reasons for the Growth of Virtual Worlds

Kapp Notes

While I think there are many legitimate reasons why an organization should partake in virtual immersive environments (VIEs) for learning and collaboration, there are also some "less-than-comfortable" reasons organizations are leaning in this direction. Enter virtual immersive environments. Tags: virtual immersive environment.

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

Origin Learning

The intent is to create an experiential , and engaging learning environment. Although teachers are in the room to provide on-site support as needed, learning is primarily self-guided, as students independently learn and practice new concepts in a digital environment. Self-Blend Model. The learner may attend a traditional classroom.

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Discussion with Lucid Meetings

Kapp Notes

3) How is Lucid Meetings different from other meeting software such as GoTo Meetings, Saba’s Centra or Adobe Connect? We decided that there had to be a better way and so we started Lucid Meetings. That’s a great question. 5) Tell us about the offer you are making to Kapp Note readers.

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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 can refer to elements in our environment that we can all see. We've got plenty of great 2D platforms for communication, what does 3D add? Here is a short answer.

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Elements of a Virtual World/Metaverse

Kapp Notes

The first software element that makes up a virtual world is a synchronous learning tool similar to WebEx or Adobe Connect or Saba’s Centra. A metaverse or virtual world is simply the natural extension and convergence of several technologies currently used for online learning.

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

Kapp Notes

I kept the bubbles over everyone's head for the picture to show a little of the environment in which the chat took place. It really reminded me of when virtual classrooms like Centra started to appear, eventually the software grew into its use by the pioneers. __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide