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Interesting Developments in 3D Learning and Collaboration Space

Kapp Notes

First, it looks as though Linden Labs, the developers behind Second Life, may be downsizing their corporate efforts ( Second Life Enterprise Edition ). Two sources indicate that Linden may actually be shutting down their Enterprise operations. Here is the 411 (information) on the Virtual World Certificate program.

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Big Virtual World Event on the Horizon

Kapp Notes

The Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference (VWBPE) will feature more than 150 presentations and a keynote address by Mark Kingdon, the CEO of Linden Lab® creators of Second Life® (SL). We expect more than 5,000 attendees at VWBPE10 ( www.vwbpe.org ) with participants from every continent,” she continued. “We

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CAC: Penn State-Bart Pursel

Kapp Notes

Bart Pursel of Virtual Learning Worlds and an alumni of our program presented on Virtual Worlds. Bart gave a list of different 3D worlds and provided a great comparison between a Internet Service Provider and Linden Labs (the company behind Second Life.)

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Talking eLearning ROI

Web Courseworks

Are you an eLearning expert with an excellent idea for a new initiative or online education program? For example, “increase member retention” might have three strategic strings: - Benchmark member retention programs. Assess value in existing membership programs. Review an existing program to get a starting point.

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There or thereabouts. Metaplace launched

Learning with e's

Users can make virtual worlds in seconds using simple 'building blocks' very similar to SL prims, and without having to know a thing about scripting or programming. Whatever has been said already, it looks like Linden Labs (and There.com) have a serious rival. Sound like a dream?

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Adobe/Bersin Overview of the eLearning Industry

Learning Visions

Rapid content may get put out there quickly, then later it gets folded back into a more traditionally designed program. People have an expectation to produce content more quickly -- this drives productivity. A lot of these rapid tools ARE being used by folks without training backgrounds. Does it need to be solved quickly?

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LearnTrends: Backchannel

Jay Cross

Sandy E: @kfarentino - University of Denver actaully creates "customized" masters programs based upon thpreferred outcomesof the student! leslie lannan: @littleasklab Linden Labs new HR platform for 3D and whuffie points has some big implications for performance reviews. It is scope of practice. Ends up being a cultural shift, I think.