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Part 3 of Interview with Virtual Worlds 3D Pioneer Randy Hinrichs

Kapp Notes

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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Fourth Summer 2011 Learning in 3D class

Kapp Notes

Andrew provided a great tour of all the wonderful features of the software, including the ability to play games within the virtual world, the ability to easily follow another avatar, the VOIP features and the ability to use the virtual world without having a thin client download.

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Training: A Primer For Hosting Live, Online (Virtual) Classes

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

.   The scenario above is the perfect combination of circumstances that makes virtual training rooms ideal: employees who are spread across the country (or the world), limited travel budgets, and inadequate meeting spaces/training rooms. These days, the technology you need to begin hosting virtual sessions is minimal.

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Zoom is a beautiful thing; virtual labs are gorgeous. So reach out and touch someone.

Cloudshare

I’m approaching the point in the article where some might expect me to explain why Zoom doesn’t fulfill the same purpose as our platform, which is a cloud-based solution for conducting virtual labs. It’s late March 2020 and responsible citizens around the world are heeding the advice of scientists to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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5 Reasons Why Virtual Training Software Is So Successful

Cloudshare

Businesses and schools using highly interactive virtual environments to teach students and employees real-world workplace skills seemed like a superfluous concept since the traditional brick and mortar classroom was the default mode of education for centuries. Here are our 5 reasons to use virtual training software: 1.

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The Benefits of Blended Learning

eFront

MORE REWARDING – The diversification available when adding the world wide web into the equation for the classroom is more rewarding for the students. Students must feel the same way today given the choice between a computer screen and a thick textbook. Dave Landry Jr. is an online journalist with a passion for business.

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The Value of Student-Directed Learning

eFront

Outside of the obvious savings in expenses such as textbooks, paper, and fuel, there is the convenience factor and a much wider array of data and material available on the world wide web. The Adult World. You can now speak to the person seated next to you as well as communicate with people on the other side of the world.