Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 24, 2009

It is like the metric system. You might not agree that the metric system is the best method for measuring but if we both used a meter stick, we’d both get the same measurement. How accurate it is, I am not sure, but I do know that the industry needs a standard unit of measure and one hour is a good standard.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

What the Program Covers Platform selection and use World design and creation Human interactivity and metrics Integration with business systems or databases Effective evaluation of virtual worlds. Your education will be hands-on and practical; you will learn exclusively in a simulated environment. Program Outcomes.

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Virtual World Program Simulations Cognitive 165

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Metrics are key, love to hear more about that. The metrics or measurements we need to use in 3D virtual immersive environments must be the same we use in physical environments. Below are some interview questions I was asked the other day. I ran out of time and promised to post them on my blog.

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Virtual World Case Study Metrics Simulations 169

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 25, 2013

Even with an MBA, I haven’t been able to figure out how to make ROI metrics consistently apply to our budget process. As Dwight Fischer, CIO of Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH states, “What we do doesn’t translate into ROI easily. There are differences between education and business.”[2]

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Among Pros, however, the leading metric of success is the number of unique visitors. (Source is Technorati) Self-expression and sharing expertise are the primary motivations for bloggers, and 70% of all respondents stated that personal satisfaction is a way they measure the success of their blog.

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Kapp Notes

JULY 10, 2009

described by Eric Hackathorn who is, among other things, co-chairman of the Metrics and Research Working Group at the Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds They are also working on some forward thinking applications for virtual worlds and data sets. Wow a manager with an easily understandable and relatively cheap application.

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Virtual World Second Life Metrics Examples 100

Kapp Notes

JUNE 24, 2014

Unless L&D can make a shift to a strategic contribution, having an impact on real business metrics, I fear it is doomed to extinction. Currently, L&D is an appendage to the organization who’s value is dropping.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Like any learning, the game should have a purpose, ideally tied to a metric that can be measured. Deligiannis: Game-based learning is a means to an end. Learning professionals shouldn’t seek first to use a game for the sake of using a game.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 18, 2012

Randy Hinrichs is CEO of 2b3d , a company dedicated to building Internet based strategies and solutions employing usability methods to drive metrics based transformation. First, a little bit about Randy.

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Virtual World Wiki Metrics Augmented Reality 168

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 9, 2017

At some point, we had a full elearning gamification solution that tied into performance metrics. Over time, we added modules to support the ability to drive learning that is tied to actual performance, to support onboarding, spaced learning and more. Kapp: In your opinion, what makes gamification so effective for learning?

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Kapp Notes

MAY 9, 2011

The big question becomes what metrics do we apply for learning, since every learner will build out their own learning materials. How do you build tests if everybody uses a different version of the content?

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Still, the Standard & Poor's Ratings Services put SkillSoft's ratings—already at junk level—on its watch list, saying a downgrade was highly likely because the deal would significantly weaken the company's credit metrics. See the entire Wall Street Journal article here.

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

ProtoSphere usage reporting lets administrators track metrics, including how long learners spend within sessions, levels of participation, and VoIP and text chat usage. Ability to launch ProtoSphere events from the ComplianceWire “To Do” List instantly brings learners into their virtual classroom with their peers.

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Virtual World Compliance Training Compliance Kaplan 150

Kapp Notes

JUNE 6, 2014

The process of strategic alignment involves practices such as developing consultant partnerships with clients, customizing training to meet the organization’s needs, establishing agreed upon objectives with the clients, defining performance success metrics, and adapting training to the organization’s unique business culture.

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Conversation Metrics Performance Support Consulting 165

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

Steven is always busy he is CEO of Princeton Metrics, a strategic consulting company that applies the sciences of learning and assessment to improving training. The other day I had a chance to catch up with my friend Steven Just, he and I met years and years ago and have both worked in the learning industry for a while.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 18, 2016

Austin: From a learner engagement metric, our learner satisfaction scores are well over 95%. In other words, we go beyond simple fact memorization and into actual application of knowledge through real-world scenarios. Kapp: What have been some of the results that you’ve seen?

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