Kitaboo

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Among all the subjects taught at school, social studies remains a challenge for most teachers to teach in an engaging way. It is possible to leverage many other forms of interactive teaching methods – like social studies simulations – to achieve the desired outcomes from a lesson. Table of Contents I. What is a Simulation?

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Clark Quinn

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

I’ve previously posted my thoughts on virtual worlds, but I had a wee bit of a revelation that I want to get clear in my head, and it ties into several things that went on at the conference. Chuck listed 10 ‘ affordances ‘ of virtual worlds, expanding a list Tony had previously started.

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Recently, a number of individuals have inquired about resources for virtual world research. Journal of Virtual World Research --Great resource. This journal has freely available PDF articles describing the vast amount of work being done in virtual worlds. Here are some valuable links. by Robert J.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MARCH 4, 2018

A couple of years ago I started up Virtual Reality Working Out Loud Week to promote real-world applications of virtual reality. The inaugural #VRwolweek unearthed 20 real-world examples of the emerging technology, and the enduring popularity of that blog post tells me that we are hungry for more.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Here are 6 things to keep in mind when facilitating a 3D virtual world class or discussion. Preparing for a class discussion in a 3D virtual immersive environment. Maintain proper social distances between your avatar and others. People treat the 3D virtual space as an actual physical space.

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Clark Quinn

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Chuck Hamilton presented on his (IBM’s) take on affordances on virtual worlds. I start with what I think are the core affordances of virtual worlds, that there’s a 3D world, that you can visit, and that’s digital. Tags: social virtual worlds. through the internet).

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Check out my newest whitepaper titled Compliant Collaboration & Learning in Virtual Immersive Environments. The whitepaper describes how life science companies are effectively leveraging virtual worlds to successfully facilitate collaboration and training. Download the paper and check it out !

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 23, 2012

Here is a link to his fascinating book about 3D virtual worlds that you should really check out. Kapp: What do you see as the obstacles to widespread adoption of virtual worlds for learning? They have been around for almost a decade in terms of 3D graphical virtual worlds but still, the overall adoption rate seems low.

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E-Learning Provocateur

JUNE 5, 2023

We’ve all learned the hard way that regardless of whether our session is onsite or virtual, the attendees who don’t say anything in the beginning won’t have said anything at the end. This question achieves the best of both worlds: it gets the attendees talking and it gets their head in the game.

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Virtual World Voice Brain Alternatives 279

Hurix Digital

MARCH 22, 2024

The world of education is going through major changes due to technological advances and the influence of social media. Social media in eLearning plays a crucial role in not only connecting learners but also enhancing the overall learning experience. Let’s start!

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Learning with e's

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Tragically, trainee chat room Wizard Barry Trotter has become addicted to social media. I belong in your world – in Facebook and Instagram. Social Media is my home. His avatar, a disturbingly thin blonde woman with a strange twisted smile, has begun to dominate his life. BARRY: You don’t understand Nobby. BARRY: I can't.

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Infopro Learning

JANUARY 18, 2022

The word ‘hybrid’ is gaining more popularity each day, and as we move into 2022, the world is ready to adopt changes that will define the future of the workforce and the workplace. It suggests that learners gain knowledge and relevant skills through a blend of on-the-job, social, and formal learning.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Online courses for DIY learning, in-person workshops for chats, mentors for insights, and job shadowing for real-world know-how. Values Integration: Connect the company’s values with real-world examples, showing how they guide decision-making and contribute to the workplace environment. No one-size-fits-all approach here.

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Program Code of Conduct Case Study Harassment Training 221

CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Q&A: World of Learning Institute. World of Learning Institute Works to Ensure World Language Education is Accessible to Everyone. Dr. Patricia “Pat” Mulroy of the World Learning Institute. Tell us about WOL Institute and how you hope to ensure world language education is accessible to everyone.

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eLearning Brothers

MARCH 21, 2018

Gamified socialized learning offers the dialogue of social media platforms with the engagement and real-life rewards of a game. Since Motivate Cloud from The Game Agency is one of the top new platforms doing gamified social learning, w e asked our friends at The Game Agency to share some benefits of gamified social learning.

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Matrix

APRIL 11, 2019

The meaning of ‘community’ has changed drastically with the spread of the internet and the rise of all the social networks. Organizations all over the world are making great efforts to incorporate the online aspect of both the personal and professional lives of their employees in office routines. Social networks focus on relationship.

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Fly Plugins

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the fast-paced world of online education, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve and anticipate the needs of learners in the up coming year. Also in an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity is of paramount importance especially for business owners. Yep, I can relate.

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Chronus

APRIL 6, 2020

billion, and that was prior to this new social distancing movement. She said that’s why this is a critical time for mentoring as mentoring is all about “deep, intentional, relationships of care,” and the world needs more deep connections than ever. . How Chronus Supports Virtual Mentoring. How to Mentor During a Crisis.

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Clark Quinn

JULY 31, 2009

In last night’s #lrnchat , the topic was virtual worlds (VWs). The first question to be addressed was whether virtual worlds had been over or underhyped. The second question explored when and where virtual worlds make sense. It was a lively session, as always. Both are true, of course.

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Hurix Digital

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Social-emotional learning has grown to be a major part of K5 education in recent times. A wide variety of ed-tech tools are contributing to the ever-evolving social-emotional learning activities in classrooms and beyond. Table of Contents: What Is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)? Why Is Social-Emotional Learning Important?

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Origin Learning

MARCH 17, 2016

Can a formal, regulated, and structured framework be given to social learning ? It is the “intimacy” and “immediacy” aspects of social media that is prodding small, medium, and big enterprises to evaluate the option of implementing social learning solutions. Work is no longer confined to cubicles and office spaces.

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Learning Rebels

MARCH 28, 2024

Since then, the world of learning has undergone a fascinating transformation. In fact, instructional design has seen significant transformation driven by a renewed interest in four key factors: Emerging Tech in Learning: The use of AI, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality programs. Instructional Design is NOT dead! The result?

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Docebo

MAY 8, 2018

Social learning can help today’s organizations keep up with the pace at which their business moves. More and more, organizations are turning to social learning to deliver exciting e-learning experiences to their employees, customers and partners. Social learning approaches have a 75:1 ROI ratio compared to formal web-based training.

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Poll Everywhere

APRIL 13, 2020

Billions of workers around the world are now working from home, schools continue to remain closed, and 95% of Americans are under stay-at-home orders. The post 6 virtual trivia games to play while social distancing appeared first on Poll Everywhere Blog.

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KnowledgeOne

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Are you likely to interact with your computer as if you were social partners, as you would with your peers in a traditional classroom? In light of the latest findings in social and emotional neuroscience, it seems quite plausible. ” Emotional and social neuroscience on learning First, a word about neuroscience.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 27, 2011

Recently, I posted about Bandura’s Social learning theory , this posting continues the discussion and relates it specifically to instruction involving avatars. Social Learning Theory. Social learning theory is based on the premise that observation and imitation by an individual leads to learned behavior.

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

The other day, I was speaking with virtual world learning expert Anders Gronstedt about teaching in a 3D virtual immersive environment. Anders provided some great insights for anyone who is conducting a class or session in a 3D virtual immersive environment. Competencies in leading virtual worlds learning programs.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 31, 2009

According to the BBC: Virtual goods such as weapons or digital bottles of champagne traded in the US could be worth up to $5bn in the next five years, experts predict. Additonally, "Virtual goods is the whole story in the world of social games. It accounts for 90-95% of revenue for a lot of these social game developers."

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Lambda Solutions

JULY 31, 2023

AI-driven content recommendation, assessments, and virtual tutors enhance learner engagement and outcomes. Gamification and Social Learning: Delve into the world of gamification and social learning, enhancing learner motivation and collaboration within the LMS environment.

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 31, 2020

The broadcast approach that we deliver virtually today is largely a continuation of our practice pre-pandemic. So instead of joining the rallying cry against training per se, I propose transforming it so that it becomes more efficient, engaging and effective in our brave new world. Next, I suggest we go social.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 15, 2009

A Virtual Immersive Environment is Not a Parallel Universe, It is an Alternative Reality. While it is possible to make a 3D virtual immersive environment (VIE) look exactly (or pretty darn close) to your actual office building or training room or college campus.what's the point? Virtual Immersive Environments are Not a Panacea.

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 25, 2024

From screen readers to mobility aids, these innovations empower users to navigate the world more independently. Social Development : Inclusive education nurtures social skills, friendships, and connections among all students. Summary Assistive technologies are revolutionizing the lives of individuals with disabilities.

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Technology Cognitive Diversity Training Predictions 98

Web Courseworks

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The current trend of running annual meetings virtually has forced association executives to rethink their approaches to teaching and learning and social networking. I’m happy to see this paradigm change in the way we look at eLearning for the association world. Better social learning via strategic use of breakout rooms.

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Kapp Notes

MARCH 4, 2010

Here is a press release about one big virtual world event where Tony and I will be speaking about Learning in 3D. 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

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 29, 2009

Using a virtual world or metaverse for training is not as science-fiction as it sounds. A metaverse or virtual world is simply the natural extension and convergence of several technologies currently used for online learning. Another important element of a metaverse is the social networking capability.

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 26, 2020

Workplaces across the world are closed for several weeks or the foreseeable future. However, the coronavirus is challenging office-based workforces across the globe to adapt to a largely inflexible plan: to socially distance themselves from each other and to work from home, indefinitely.

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 15, 2008

A group of avatars in a corporate virtual world wondering what is going on? Organizations seem to rush into virtual worlds with little planning or forethought and then wonder why their virtual world experience was a failure. These are social networks or experiential learning environments.a

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