Scissortail's Learning Nest

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Kindness makes the world a better place. Take a coworker out to lunch, or have a virtual coffee over Zoom. Volunteer to help plan a learning event, such as a conference for the Training, Learning, and Development Community. When we’re kind to others, we get a serotonin boost that makes us feel happy and energized.

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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. No longer confined by geography, people who share the same interests can connect, share and grow as a community online. Organizational value of online communities.

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ID Reflections

MARCH 11, 2019

Organizations have become boundary-less and often, location agnostic and virtual. Going ahead, organizations of the future will possibly function as Transformative Communities connecting diverse, distributed and multi-talented individuals who will come together to move toward an Evolutionary Purpose. Gone is that era.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 21, 2010

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) launched an online resource for potential and current educators in West Virginia called Teach West Virginia and as part of the initiative, a 3D world is playing a key role in the process. Tags: virtual immersive environment.

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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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ID Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Yesterday, in a Twitter conversation with Rachel Happe regarding the need for organizations to function as communities, I wrote the following: “ Complicated solutions are yesterday’s good practices. How are communities connected to complexity, collective intelligence and “sensemaking”? Holding space for Emergence ? —?This

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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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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Blended learning integrates the best of both worlds, leveraging the interactive and collaborative aspects of in-person instruction while harnessing the flexibility and personalized nature of online learning. The enriched virtual model nurtures community, engagement, and holistic learning.

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Limestone Learning

MARCH 29, 2022

Learners experience a journey, not a lecture, and leave energized to take what they learned into the real world. PT: Community Member Showcase Join TLDCast’s crowdcast as they feature Nicola Vegiopoulos, Learning Consultant of Digital Content at Sarorius Stedim Biotech, a leading partner of the biopharma industry.

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CommPartners

AUGUST 31, 2020

For this month’s dive into The Evolution of the Association LMS: 10 Considerations for 2020, we are looking at Community and Learning, the idea of integrating community into your content and your LMS. We now live in a world that has gone almost entirely virtual, and if you are not using your LMS to bring your community […].

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learnWorlds

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The power of community in online education is not just a trend but a game-changer. Picture this: a new era in online education, where platforms like LearnWorlds are not just tools but the driving force behind vibrant and interactive learning communities. It facilitates the student-instructor interaction.

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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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Docebo

JUNE 29, 2022

Beyond celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community at Docebo, Pride is also about representation and education. Prior to Pride being recognized internationally as a celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community, Pride was a riot and a protest. Grace Perry’s The 2000s Made Me Gay was our feature book this month for our virtual book club.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 28, 2009

One of the great things about what I do is getting to meet and work with really thoughtful and creative people and the other day, I got a chance to brainstorm with a group of great people on the topic of Virtual World Implementations. Tags: Second Life 3D worlds. It makes it more fun and more engaging. It is learning by doing.

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Litmos

JULY 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and learn, but it’s also changed another fundamental thing about the L&D community: how we connect. We’d be connecting with our friends and colleagues in the training community in person, watching speakers, and talking with vendors on exposition floors all over the world.

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Kapp Notes

MARCH 3, 2010

There avatars wave good bye as the virtual world closes on March 9, 2010. Another consumer-based 3D virtual worlds is closing down in a few days. The well-known virtual world called There is closing on March 9, 2010. Tags: 3D worlds.

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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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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).

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Limestone Learning

MAY 23, 2019

In April Limestone Learning was invited to present at a Royal Roads University (RRU) annual online conference (virtual symposium) for adult learners starting the Graduate Diploma or Master of Arts in Learning and Technology (LRNT) program. The symposium is designed as the opening event for the first LRNT course.

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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. See my post Scripting a Virtual World Learning Event.

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Coursera

APRIL 13, 2023

Additionally, we’re launching Coursera Hiring Solutions to help connect learners with entry-level digital jobs around the world. COURSERA COACH – Learners will have access to a virtual coach, powered by generative AI, that can answer questions and share personalized feedback.

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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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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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Lambda Solutions

JULY 25, 2023

In the corporate world, LMS facilitates employee training, providing a centralized hub for onboarding, compliance training, and skill development. LMS also enhances collaboration and communication between learners and instructors, fostering a dynamic learning community.

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Hurix Digital

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The world of nursing education is experiencing a metamorphosis fueled by the transformative power of technology. Interactive platforms transform complex medical concepts into engaging games and immersive virtual reality scenarios, fostering deeper understanding and active learning.

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Take an e-Learning Break

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Explore the new Army OneSource Virtual World and stay connected to Family and friends! This virtual environment allows you to collaborate, learn, socialize, host or attend training sessions, and participate in daily events. Army OneSource programs are also at your fingertips in this three-dimensional environment.

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

On Friday, I’ll be in the big o’le state of Texas speaking about the future of technology for community colleges. I do a lot of work with community colleges and know first hand the innovative technologies and first class hands-on education that community colleges can provide. Here is a short description of my talk.

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 8, 2024

For instance, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have been an eager expenditure for organizations. Analyzing the benefits along a continuum from reality, through AR, then augmented virtuality, before VR, provides a useful framing. That holds true today for new technologies. Yet, where do they make inherent sense?

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LearnDash

MAY 18, 2020

We asked members of our community to share how they’ve used our platform to create new courses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Along the way, we started noticing that the creativity and altruism of our community was something amazing and worth sharing. We asked for stories, and our community responded in force. Sara DeFrancesco.

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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. Done well, they’ll never go back to what they had before.

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Docebo

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Because of this, organizations are relying more and more on online, digital learning tools, like webinars and virtual classrooms. Use stories and real world examples to boost motivation. They may feel isolated from the eLearning community, as a whole, which hinders them from actively participating. GET A DEMO.

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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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Kapp Notes

JULY 10, 2009

Check out this article, Living NOAA's Second Life It is about how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)--a government agency--is using a virtual world to reach into the future and it has some great advice on considerations before launching into a virtual world. Tags: Second Life 3D worlds.

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 8, 2024

For instance, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have been an eager expenditure for organizations. Analyzing the benefits along a continuum from reality, through AR, then augmented virtuality, before VR, provides a useful framing. That holds true today for new technologies. Yet, where do they make inherent sense?

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 14, 2023

We must first increase the number of nursing students to increase the number of nurses, but since the start of the pandemic, nursing student enrollment numbers in community colleges have also fallen. Throughout, I’ve learned that the leadership and community aspects of nursing are paramount.

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BrainCert

JULY 1, 2022

Learning is more accessible than ever in this comparative world, and educational institutions must integrate interactive content and multi-directional tools to make learning more accessible for their users. As well as creating a sense of community, discussion boards help to create a social presence in an online course.

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LifterLMS

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Learn how to grow your community and niche network through a virtual summit with Jan Koch from WP Agency Summit in this episode of the LMScast podcast hosted by Chris Badgett from LifterLMS. In this episode he breaks down his process for running virtual summits to generate leads and network. His name is Jan Koch.

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