Moodle Journal

MAY 20, 2014

The course: - Second Life MOOC ran from April 1 to 30 2014. The theme was connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching through Second Life. I was also pleased to see that Moodle was being used for asynchronous work with the synchronous side of things handled by WizIQ & Second Life.

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WizIQ Second Life Gartner Virtual World 100

Clark Quinn

MAY 11, 2021

The only thing that matters is keeping costs low. Powerpoint presentations in Second Life, but ideally is avoided. Instead, trust (and ensure) that your designers know more about learning than the SME, and have practices to help ameliorate the problem. Yet, this is really just another bandwagon. This is predictable, c.f.

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Augmented Reality Predictions Behavior Second Life 312

Tony Karrer

MAY 17, 2010

Based on the recent Big Question - Learning Technology 2015 – I received an interesting question: "Tony, what do you think of environments like Second Life? Probably before you begin to read my predictions, it’s worth looking at: Second Life Learning Videos where I’ve collected a few different examples of learning in Second Life.

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Environment Second Life Virtual World Simulations 137

Kapp Notes

MAY 26, 2009

Overall use of the virtual world has resulted in cost reductions of up to 30 percent in several areas of vehicle planning for the luxury car company. Tags: Second Life 3D worlds. from paper-based article: Tambascio, S. from paper-based article: Tambascio, S.

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Examples Simulations Second Life Virtual World 105

Ed App

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Online virtual platforms, such as Second Life, can bring a human element into the e-learning environment. Video conferencing training tools, such as skype, have been used effectively to create low-cost training.

Learning Strategy 75

Learning Strategy eLearning Strategy Corporate eLearning Strategy 75

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 8, 2010

As you may know, Linden, on October 4th, announced a plan to raise prices for educational and non-profit users of Second Life and not a little increase, a whopping doubling of the previous discount. Upon review of your request, an invoice for renewal will be sent to the contact email address.

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Linden Second Life Virtual World Open Source 170

Moodle Journal

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

But then the world moved on, which is when Second Life appeared; if you look down the left side bar you will see the link or slurl to one of my sims. I must confess actually that I have not always taken my own advice on this one, so plunging head first into Second Life was for me anyway a somewhat high risk investment back then.

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Virtual World Second Life Moodle Alternatives 100

Association eLearning

APRIL 22, 2013

It reduces classroom time, materials, and travel costs, which are significant benefits. This contributes to the carbon footprint, while the cost subtracts from the bottom line. So just how beneficial is eLearning to the environment? Let’s Start With the Numbers. But reduced travel ALSO considerably cuts down the CO2 generated.

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Social Networks Corporate eLearning Environment Second Life 229

Gyrus

MAY 31, 2016

With the cost of video conferencing being reduced dramatically in recent years, organizations are also embracing this method to reduce their training costs and challenges. Tools such as Google Hangout and Skype are increasingly being used as cost effective video conferencing training tools.

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Blended Learning Authoring Tools Technology LMS 100

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

For those of you who don’t know, Anders Gronstedt (anders@gronstedtgroup.com) is president of the Gronstedt Group , which custom develops immersive learning programs for Fortune 500 clients, and host of “Train for Success,” a weekly Second Life speaking series that has been ongoing for several years.

Virtual World 133

Virtual World Discussion Second Life PowerPoint 133

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 28, 2008

Running a business in something like Second Life is inexpensive and better way to teach business concepts than having students run an actual business in Real Life with big bucks. The first is to ask the students to create a “green” structure within some cost and time constraints. Where to put solar panels?

Virtual World 113

Virtual World Teach Skills Cognitive 113

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 12, 2010

Meetings Meeting at the site of a virtual accident in Second Life. The American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life is one example where people walk in the physical worlds while others created groups of walkers within a virtual world to support the event.

Environment 177

Environment Simulations Organization Virtual World 177

Time to Know

MARCH 27, 2018

On the other hand, there are the business challenges of cost-effectiveness, measuring the return on training, and making sure your organization’s technology stays relevant. Advanced training technologies and tools are enabling organizations to create cost-effective, video-based training programs.

Corporate eLearning 75

Corporate eLearning Innovation Blended Learning Virtual World 75

Kapp Notes

MARCH 26, 2010

It has been described as a lot more than Cisco’s WebEx meeting platform, and a lot less than Linden Labs’ Second Life virtual world. For 55 people, it costs $990 per month. They call it both visually appealing and easy to use. A man and his avatar. If you want meetings for up to 25 people, you have to pay up to $490 per month.

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Kapp Notes

MARCH 12, 2009

(no they weren't born out of MOOs or MUDs , they weren't the next obvious step in the evolutionary process of online interfaces.it was totally invented by World.com.oh thank you Worlds.com for your wisdom and for initially sharing virtual worlds for free.can I now send you a check). coincidence, I don't think so.

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Virtual World Second Life Blackboard License 100

Learningtogo

APRIL 14, 2017

For example, I can remember a time when many learning professionals predicted that Second Life would become the norm for immersive training delivery. Looking back over centuries, or even decades, it is usually easy to see disruptive innovations in the making, but predicting the future can be tricky.

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Diversity Training Education Virtual World Predictions 145

Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 15, 2008

Free or low-cost, available to all online, use task-specific tools. Second Life. Right now, this is “Tier 1″ Proprietary with some customization (like Facebook & MySpace). Owned by major companies. Mass subscription with low/no barriers to entry. Ease of entry will allow more personalized websites. Future Trends.

Social Networks 170

Social Networks Social Network Network Wiki 170

Mark Oehlert

JULY 14, 2008

e-Clippings (Learning As Art) Home Archives Subscribe About My Social Networks « The Definitive iPhone eCard | Main | Day 2: Welcome to Day 2 of Marks "Clear the Tabs" Blog-a-thon" » July 14, 2008 Ever Wonder How Much a Meeting Costs? Comments The comments to this entry are closed. where I am linking to all the Lewin stuff I find.

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Cost Social Bookmarking Social Networks Wiki 32

Facilitador

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The success of “The Legend of Zelda,” “World of Warcraft,” “Second Life” and “Candy Crush” bears witness to this. Our challenge in the corporate learning and development arena is to seize opportunities in which we can find creative, innovative and cost-effective ways to leverage intrinsic motivators.

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Attention Games Cognitive Blended Learning 43

PulseLearning

MAY 26, 2017

The mid-2000s saw the mainstream boom of 3D software through multi-user environments such as Second Life, which brought the possibilities to the attention of Learning and Development professionals. Shaded 2D illustration can also give a similar effect at a fraction of the cost. Determine The Expertise Required.

Blended Learning 40

Blended Learning Simulations eLearning Consultant eLearning Strategy 40

isEazy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In the latter case, this means extra costs, longer production times, and the difficulty of coordinating with all those involved. Given these uncertain times, the solutions provided must be fast, efficient and cost-effective. A second life for your content. Analyzes the feasibility of the different solutions.

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Authoring Tools Authoring Companies Tools 52

Kapp Notes

JULY 20, 2010

Virtual immersive environments come in all shapes and sizes even though many people tend to only think of Second Life when they think of virtual worlds. But there are many alternatives that are being deployed in a variety of applications.

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Classes Virtual World Conference Environment 182

Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

AUGUST 11, 2011

I know I wasn't the only one doing it, but in 1995 there just wasn't anyone that could do it cost effectively. I posted a quick shout out on my social networks to see if anyone was still using or testing Second Life and.<cue But check out Second LIfe Education again and maybe you will be re-inspired.

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Interactive Social Networks Content Second Life 57

Time to Know

MARCH 27, 2018

On the other hand, there are the business challenges of cost-effectiveness, measuring the return on training, and making sure your organization’s technology stays relevant. Advanced training technologies and tools are enabling organizations to create cost-effective, video-based training programs.

Corporate eLearning 40

Corporate eLearning Innovation Blended Learning Virtual World 40

Learning Visions

AUGUST 23, 2009

Sunday, August 23, 2009 Kineo Webinar: Compliance Training Case Study Kineo will be holding a free webinar on developing cost-effective compliance training on Thursday, August 27, 2009. Rapid E-learning provides an alternative to develop compliance training cost-effectively and quickly. Join Kineo and Mary K. Schottmiller J.D,

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Case Study Compliance Training Compliance Study 100

Kapp Notes

MARCH 22, 2010

You have blogged and spoke many times on the program Second Life, which we are currently in the process of registering for in class. How do you view the relation between an avatar - someone's online personality - and their real-life perception of themselves? Adding pressure is the untenable costs of higher education.

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Second Life Games Education Augmented Reality 100

Upside Learning

JUNE 24, 2009

Clark Aldrich’s Style Guide for Serious Games and Simulations: costs for simulation, December 11, 2008. TCC09: Digital Learning Environments: Context Sensitive and Imaginative Classes in Second Life, April 14, 2009. Casual and Serious Digital Games for Learning – Some Considerations- Upside Learning Blog, April 17, 2009.

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Games Resources Simulations PDF 280

Upside Learning

JUNE 24, 2009

Clark Aldrich’s Style Guide for Serious Games and Simulations: costs for simulation, December 11, 2008. TCC09: Digital Learning Environments: Context Sensitive and Imaginative Classes in Second Life, April 14, 2009. Casual and Serious Digital Games for Learning – Some Considerations- Upside Learning Blog, April 17, 2009.

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Games Resources Simulations PDF 280

CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The success of “The Legend of Zelda,” “World of Warcraft,” “Second Life” and “Candy Crush” bears witness to this. Gaming appeals to motivation, which is important for learning transfer. Games are masters at engaging us.

Attention 83

Attention Games Cognitive Virtual World 83

Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 4, 2008

We have handheld devices such as the Nintendo Wii , and sites such as Second Life which offer us a semblance of immersive experience sans the headset devices and much vaunted VR systems we heard so much about in the 90s. And do we need visors anymore now we have Second Life, the Wii and other apps which can 'fool' us almost as well.?

Second Life 40

Second Life Virtual World Movie Guide 40

Kapp Notes

MARCH 11, 2010

There have already been s tories of terrorist armies attacking residents in Second Life and of terrorists using these spaces for practice of physical world attacks. And interactive role-play games like America's Army certainly blend the 3D-cyber world and physical world training-type activities. So the need for hackers is not trivial.

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Server Player Virtual World Predictions 186

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

The availability of cost-effective resources to facilitate wide collaboration (including open source software that enables wikis, discussion groups, chat and even web conferencing) presents the chance for organizations to reconsider the effectiveness of the performance support being offered to their people. Here's what came up.

Predictions 198

Predictions Diversity Training Compliance Training Authoring Tools 198

Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Our two keynote speakers are Josie Fraser and Donald Clark - the conference website holds further details of costs, joining instructions etc. Ed), collaborative content management, teaching in Second Life, using e-portfolios, a wide rage of Web 2.0

Social Networks 71

Social Networks Social Network Conference Pedagogy 71

Learning Developments

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

e-Learning is an important consideration in education for several reasons: Implimented correctly, it can reduce some of the costs associated with education It allows schools to educate people they could not previously (e.g. Virtual classrooms are often a more cost efficient solution in many cases. at a large corporation).

Blended Learning 49

Blended Learning Social Networks Virtual Classroom Benefits 49

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 6, 2023

They jumped headfirst into VR, ignoring the costs, and so on. Second Life (ATD, then known as ASTD, have a location in it). EdTech, I could immediately see a potential there, although EdTech’s track record on solutions such as this, is a mixed bag. Hence the birth of webinars for corporate.

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Digital Learning Technologies Technology vendor 84

Learning Developments

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

e-Learning is an important consideration in education for several reasons: Implimented correctly, it can reduce some of the costs associated with education It allows schools to educate people they could not previously (e.g. Virtual classrooms are often a more cost efficient solution in many cases. at a large corporation).

Blended Learning 45

Blended Learning Social Networks Virtual Classroom Benefits 45

Learning Visions

JULY 2, 2007

We dont want to create a system that requires you to do a cost-benefit analysis on whether each member, intern or employee should be added. We charge per month with a couple of break points to separate small, medium and large user groups. Communication is enhanced when everyone is able to participate. United States License.

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Social Networks System Wiki Facebook 100