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Virtual Boot-Camp: Games and Learning with the U.S. Military.

Dashe & Thomson

In addition to the use of video games for recruitment purposes, which have been available for some time, the Department of Defense has begun embracing the use of combat simulators, culture-based eLearning , avatars, and even cell phone apps, all designed specifically for military use. As innovative as VBS 2 may be, the U.S. Properly d.

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What Can March Madness Teach Us About Blended Learning? | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Like software simulations, the practice court is a safe environment in which to try new skills and strategies, without fear of negative repercussion. The video below is an example of breaking down film from this year’s Butler – Pittsburgh match-up. From here, the coaching staff will lay out a game plan. Properly d.

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Can Games Transform the World? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

In her guest blog post on LEEF blog , Koreen Olbrish , CEO at Tandem Learning, outlines several theories that justify games and simulations as learning strategies, including these: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow Theory. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

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eLearning Review: A Module for the National Security Arena

Dashe & Thomson

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. Virtual Boot-Camp: Games and Learning with the U.S. Military | Social Learning Blog - May 19, 2011 [.] The Army even [.] Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. Properly d.

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eLearning Review: A Module for the National Security Arena.

Dashe & Thomson

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. Virtual Boot-Camp: Games and Learning with the U.S. Military | Social Learning Blog - May 19, 2011 [.] The Army even [.] Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. Properly d.

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Is the cloud hastening the demise of the LMS?

Xyleme

LEARNING REACHES TO THE CLOUD. The IMS Global Learning Consortium has announced the release latest version of the IMS Learning Tools Interoperability Specification – Version 1.1. At long last, we have entered a new phase in learning technologies that is driven by cloud content and services.

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Faster, Better Learning with Hurix’s Powerful Platforms & Tools, Designed for Students

Hurix Digital

To top that, in July 2023, Hurix Digital leaped forward in redefining new-gen education technology by becoming an alliance member of IMS GLC (Global Learning Consortium). Its tools allow the integration of simulations, animations, and variegated media formats to make learning more interesting and tailored.