Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Answering these questions will help you to develop effective instruction within 3D environments. What is the role of the facilitator, other participants and the environment itself in creating an authentic situational context for learning? Tags: virtual immersive environment 3D worlds.

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Environment Learning Objects Design Virtual World 177

Kapp Notes

JULY 7, 2011

A three-dimensional virtual immersive environment provides an opportunity for employees to work together regardless of distance. While time zones still present a problem for connecting people around the globe, in virtual immersive environments, the barriers of geography have essentially become history. Rapid Prototyping.

Environment 140

Environment Collaboration Social Networks Virtual World 140

Kapp Notes

APRIL 21, 2010

An important element in creating effective learning in a 3D virtual world is to create the right environment. Since virtual immersive environments are, by definition, immersive, the environment plays a critical role in the training process. To create the right environment, you need to ask yourself some questions.

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Environment Virtual World Create Streaming 174

Kapp Notes

JULY 22, 2010

The solution: shorten the learning curve and provide a safe practice environment for recruits to carry out their Safety Rounds Inspections, prior to boarding the ship for the first time.

Case Study 176

Case Study Simulations Environment Teach 176

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2009

Here are three examples of the power of Virtual Immersive Environments __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide. Tags: virtual immersive environment.

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Environment Examples Tagging Games 100

Kapp Notes

MARCH 10, 2010

As clients mature in their use of and experience with Virtual Immersvie Environments, you can move them from less sophisticated platforms to more elaborate ones. Lesson 3: Don’t assume that what works in the classroom or in traditional events translates to the virtual environment.

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Lesson Environment Virtual World Mentoring 177

Kapp Notes

APRIL 5, 2010

Recently, I teamed up with ProtonMedia (makers of ProtoSphere ) to write a whitepaper on the advantages of 3D virtual immersive environments for organizational collaboration. Here is a brief description and intro to the paper.

Environment 167

Environment Collaboration Free Virtual World 167

Kapp Notes

MAY 5, 2010

Here are five products on the market today that allow you to escape the 2D environment of your laptop and add a third dimension to your file structure, navigation and functionality. 3DNA is not a replacement for Windows - it works seamlessly with your current set up, while providing 3D environments in which to view your information.

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Environment Second Life Alternatives Photo 105

Kapp Notes

JULY 9, 2009

Here are a few considerations when thinking about developing a virtual learning environment in a 3D world. This decision will influence much of your design and building of the in-world environment. Environment and Structures. The creation of the environment in which the learning takes place is an important consideration.

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Environment Storyboard Asynchronous Synchronous 100

Kapp Notes

APRIL 16, 2008

Today I am presenting on the topic of Designing Problem-Based Learning Environments in a 3D On Line Virtual World at the 19th International Conference on Teaching and Learning. And I am receiving an Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching,Learning and Technology (I was nominated by Bloomsburg University for the award, I am honored.)

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Wiki Problem Environment Second Life 100

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 2, 2007

How are workplace learning professionals going to react to online learning environments, are we going to be on the cutting edge or play catch up. See my post: New Environments, New Challenges at the TrainingDay Blog. __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide

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Environment Design Learning Environment Guide 100

Kapp Notes

MAY 19, 2010

At the ASTD Conference, I had the privilege of interviewing a couple of folks who are pioneering the use of 3D virtual environments across the enterprise. As indicated in this blog earlier in the week , RWD has entered into a partnership with ProtonMedia to make ProtoSphere available to its clients.

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RWD Environment Collaboration ASTD 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 29, 2007

Massively Multi-learner Online Learning Environment: MMOLE is a genre of computer generated learning environments in which large numbers of learners interact with each other in a virtual three-dimensional (3D) world with the goal of learning. The avatars are able to move independently through the virtual environment.

Learning Environment 100

Learning Environment Environment Wiki Online Learning 100

Kapp Notes

MARCH 19, 2007

One effective method of using 3D worlds like Second Life , Active Worlds , ProtoSphere and others for education is to build environments and 3D models for the students to learn about places they could not otherwise visit or inhabit.

Environment 100

Environment Games Virtual World Second Life 100

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

Think about it, the internet is just over 5500 days old. When we pause to consider this fact it is almost impossible to imagine how much change this technology has brought to Society, Business and Learning and how much more it will bring.

Learning Environment 100

Learning Environment Environment Second Life Gartner 100

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 7, 2017

The context of the VR environment must be authentic and action oriented, but it must also be bounded in such a way that it ensures all of the learning objectives are encountered by the participant without it being too obvious or onerous. Walking around and taking action in a VR learning environment. Contextually Situated. Conclusion.

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Create Learning Objects Gamification Virtual World 209

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Standing in a virtual book store requesting input on "Learning in 3D" book. Tony O'Driscoll and I have teamed up with Pfeiffer and are writing a book tentatively titled Learning in 3D which will discuss how to create and deliver effective learning through virtual worlds including implementation, design and evaluation.

Case Study 100

Case Study Learning Environment Environment Virtual World 100

Kapp Notes

JULY 10, 2012

It was a great venue to see 3D virtual immersive environments in action. We started the tour in the Digitell World Convention Lobby Environment. Next we visited an environment created for The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA ). Students in class explored the environment and checked out how it was set up.

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Classes Virtual World VOIP Environment 145

Kapp Notes

MARCH 16, 2012

In fact, I believe that they are gaining momentum and are becoming more and more impactful as the technology gets better and more real world business cases are indicating the value of these environments, in addition there are several initiatives that are examples of the kinds of projects that are are driving virtual worlds.

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Virtual World iPad Firewalls Version 278

Kapp Notes

MAY 27, 2011

Second, the behaviors can be modeled in an environment in which they are desired to occur as opposed to a classroom space. Third given the ease of use and “replayability” in a virtual environment, the learning experience can be replayed within the virtual environment several times to aid with retention.

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Learning Theory Theory Social Learning Social 190

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 11, 2010

An Avatar in a Virtual Immersive Environment is a rendering of a computer user as an interface technique. 2009) found that behavioral changes originating within a virtual environment can transfer to subsequent face-to-face interactions. Tags: virtual immersive environment. This as reported by Fox and Bailenson (2009).

Virtual World 208

Virtual World Exercise Environment Behavior 208

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Check out my newest whitepaper titled Compliant Collaboration & Learning in Virtual Immersive Environments. The ability to fully immerse life science professionals in a safe and controlled environment for meetings, collaboration and training as is tremendous. Download the paper and check it out !

Virtual World 174

Virtual World Collaboration Social Networks Simulations 174

Kapp Notes

MARCH 16, 2011

Working in the space of 3D virtual immersive environments (VIE) is a small, but dedicated group of people who are creating some really wonderful and powerful learning. Kapp: Do you think the learning industry is starting to accept 3D learning environments or do you still think there is a long way to go?

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Conversation Simulations Virtual World Augmented Reality 194

Kapp Notes

JULY 5, 2016

The learner is often more open to receiving feedback in a fantasy world because it is unfamiliar and they need feedback to understand the new environment. With fantasy, feedback is conveyed in a safe environment with specific, but not catastrophic, consequences for failure. Lepper, 1988). Could it be the same for adults?

Games 136

Games Cognitive Case Study Simulations 136

Kapp Notes

JULY 28, 2011

It was a fascinating virtual environment that provided a number of great examples of how virtual environments can be used for instruction. What types of subjects are most effectively taught in a virtual immersive environment? What is your impression of the different learning environments in VirtualU?

Classes 178

Classes Virtual World Streaming Environment 178

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 27, 2010

The other day, I discovered an interesting article, Presence Pedagogy: Teaching and Learning in a 3D Virtual Immersive World , which describes an educational approach for conducting a learning event in a virtual immersive environment. Flying around in VirtualU: Sense of space is important in virtual learning environments.

Pedagogy 170

Pedagogy Virtual Classroom Cognitive Virtual World 170

Kapp Notes

JULY 19, 2011

We held the class in the VenueGen courtroom to experience how virtual environments could be used to ground learners in the actual context and we learned how the courtroom venue is being used for mock trials and even for lawyers discussing issues with clients in a familiar setting. They offer the person they want to hear their focus.

Virtual World 154

Virtual World Classes Environment Attention 154

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 7, 2012

He showed us some great environments and we had a great tour. Question: What would be the most ideal learning event that could take place in a 3D virtual environment? We had a great visit last night with Daniel Wilson of AvayaLive Engage. Here are some images. Checking out the area for “get-togethers.”

Classes 154

Classes Virtual World Examples Sample 154

Kapp Notes

JULY 12, 2011

One interesting thing we are doing this semester is to visit a number of different 3D virtual worlds so that students get a survey of a wide variety of these types of environments since more are being developed all the time. Next week, we’ll be in the virtual environment of VenueGen. Building under way in Second Life.

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Classes Second Life Virtual World Camera 165

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

A role play provides a framework for the learner to practice what he or she needs to do in a safe and secure environment. A role play places the leaner into a learning situation closely resembling the real life environment in which the desired behavior will be exhibited. The classroom context is artificial.

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Roles Virtual World Help Behavior 193

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 1, 2009

While I think there are many legitimate reasons why an organization should partake in virtual immersive environments (VIEs) for learning and collaboration, there are also some "less-than-comfortable" reasons organizations are leaning in this direction. Enter virtual immersive environments. Tags: virtual immersive environment.

Virtual World 205

Virtual World Virtual Classroom Centra Alternatives 205

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Most people do not work in a classroom (except teachers or trainers) so learning how to perform a task or negotiate an outcome in a classroom setting doesn’t always translate well to the work environment because of the disconnect between the environments. are most people impacted by that.

Games 202

Games Providers Cognitive Simulations 202

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 3, 2010

We first gathered at the Welcome Center and got our navigation in order in terms of walking and running through the environment. Next we practiced different first-person and third-person views so we could acclimate to the 3D virtual immersive environment. Tags: virtual immersive environment.

Classes 184

Classes Environment Version Tagging 184

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Virtual Immersive Environments. If you’ve heard the hype about the 3D immersive internet, but aren’t sure what to do about it, this session will describe how organizations are using Virtual Immersive Environments (VIEs) to encourage learning and collaboration. Learn the right instructional strategies for 3D learning environments.

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Conference Simulations IBM Social Media 133

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

A 3D virtual environment is not very exciting if the avatars are sitting in virtual chairs, in a virtual classroom looking at virtual PowerPoint, instead, get the avatars up and moving around. The active environment of 3D encourages the use or role plays and activities. Moving through Data in the virtual world of ProtoSphere.

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Virtual Classroom Virtual World Podium Lecture 176

Kapp Notes

JULY 21, 2010

Here are some emerging events happening in the corporate virtual immersive environment (VIE) space. Competition with 2D Platforms Heats Up Virtual immersive environment provider, VenueGen just announced a new platform specifically designed for freelancers, small businesses, non-profits and trade groups. Read the press release here.

Virtual World 172

Virtual World VOIP Kaplan Compliance Training 172

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. Next we went to a venue that seems to be taking off in virtual immersive environments, museums. Tags: virtual immersive environment. Looking at detailed art work.

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Classes Virtual World Conference Environment 182