Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 22, 2010

How does the instructional design process change when you’re working with virtual worlds and 3-D environments? For all the impressive visual and technical feats possible in virtual worlds, a foundation of good design is still critical. Posted in e-Learning, Games, Sims, & VWs, Instructional Design.

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Roundtable Learning

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Used in the gaming industry, the Power Glove adopted early virtual reality (VR) mechanics to dictate on-screen actions for a variety of games. . For example, if a learner were to pick up a drill, tactile actuators on the gloves replicate the sensation of the real-world objects.

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Hurix Digital

MARCH 14, 2024

Summary: This blog has provided an overview of serious games, including their definition, application, and benefits. It also provided a brief overview of the differences between serious games and gamification, and highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of serious games in the healthcare industry.

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Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Lately, I’ve had the need to clarify, in my own mind, the difference between ‘game’ and ‘gamification’ (or ‘gamified learning’). Games are standalone activities designed for entertainment, enjoyment and fun. Games are their own contained experience focused on enjoyment.

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Raptivity

JULY 7, 2020

Game-based learning has witnessed tremendous growth and adoption in the past few years and continues to be recognized as one of the most important elements of the modern learning approach. Endless life lessons have been derived from games that we all have played from childhood until date. Specify Game Rules at The Start.

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Association eLearning

OCTOBER 4, 2017

People often just look at video games as fun, but they can also be played to aid learning. Listed below are examples of when gaming and learning are combined to give learners an optimal, innovative experience. Learning About Video Game Design. I’ve seen several games that incorporate this idea. Healthcare Training.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

My friend, Randy Ran Hinrichs, of 2b3d who has a wonderful motto of “Move Photons, Not People” is offering a program that you need to take advantage of if you are involved, interested or curious about 3D virtual worlds. Here is Randy talking about 3D Virtual Worlds with Ron Burns of ProtonMedia.

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Ed App

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Game-based training has gained popularity as it’s more engaging and enjoyable than traditional forms of training. If you’re looking for ways to implement this, let’s look at some game-based training examples you can use. What is Game-based Training? Game-Based Training Example #1 – Simulations.

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Dynamic Pixel

OCTOBER 25, 2023

With the rise of digital game-based learning , classrooms are transforming into exciting virtual playgrounds where students can level up their knowledge while having a blast. So grab your controllers and let’s dive into the world of game-based learning – it’s time to play like never before!

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The metrics or measurements we need to use in 3D virtual immersive environments must be the same we use in physical environments. We must tie virtual world training events to real world outcomes and that requires pre- and post-test measuring with a comparison to gage impact of the 3D virtual world intervention.

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Magic EdTech

JANUARY 24, 2023

There is a common conception that playing video games can lead to extreme behavior or game addiction. This is because games have a tendency to raise a child’s engagement levels, causing them to become absorbed in the game mechanics. You cannot possibly learn everything with chalk and talk in the modern world.

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 15, 2024

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , more than 3 million deaths occur every year due to gaps in patient safety protocols. Also Read: The Role of Virtual Simulations in Healthcare Education How Does Gamification in Education Make Patient Safety Training More Effective?

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Hurix Digital

MARCH 27, 2024

Game-based learning has emerged as an efficient educational tool across numerous sectors, including healthcare, aviation, city planning, and beyond. To enhance the learning experience for staff, many medical colleges and hospitals are embracing serious games. Table of Contents: What are Serious Games?

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Kapp Notes

MARCH 3, 2016

Reaching the Engagement Horizon in Virtual Worlds from Karl Kapp. Here are some additional thoughts when teaching in a virtual world and integrating Gamification into that experience. Think virtual world reality show for problem-solving. Games, Gamification, and the Quest for Learner Engagement.

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Kapp Notes

APRIL 8, 2010

Here is her advice when someone says that 3D worlds look too much like a game. Objection : It looks like a game. For many business users, their experience with virtual worlds has been as consumers- they, or their children, have used game platforms, either on line or on machines in their homes.

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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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Paradiso Solutions

AUGUST 10, 2023

Two such approaches that have gained considerable attention are Game-Based Learning (GBL) and Gamification. Both these techniques leverage elements of games to facilitate learning, but they differ significantly in their implementation and impact. “Elevate Learning with Paradiso LMS: Gamify Your Training Today!

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 1, 2011

Here are a few of virtual world research papers that contain some interesting information: Virtually Face to Face: Enriching Collaborative Learning Through Multiplayer Game by Johanna Bluemin. Promoting motivation with virtual agents and avatars: role of visual presence and appearance by Amy Baylor.

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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. Along this journey, visitors collect clues to progress through the interactive game.

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 4, 2024

Summary: This blog has provided an overview of serious games, including their definition, application, and benefits. It also provided a brief overview of the differences between serious games and gamification, and highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of serious games in the healthcare industry.

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 8, 2024

In this post, we will dive into the compelling reasons to introduce game-based learning for history and explore how games can offer a dynamic lens through which to study history. Particularly in theoretical subjects such as history, game-based learning has pushed for quite a few improvements. Let’s start!

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

APRIL 11, 2023

Reading Time: 8 minutes Introduction I’ve been playing video games quite a bit lately. Mainly, I’ve been trying out new-to-me games that use interactive stories, gathering ideas for a project. I’ve also been scouring the internet for examples of various types of eLearning games. As I told my husband, “it’s research, I swear.”

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Dipity Flipbook view of virtual worlds timeline. Here is a nifty resource for looking at the development of virtual worlds over time. as has been done on a number of topics including virtual worlds and H1N1). Here is an interactive widget showing virtual worlds time line from Dipity.

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 22, 2010

There is a great deal of "churn" in the 3D virtual immersive environment space. Microsoft has awarded one of its innovation awards to 3D Virtual Immersive Environment Enterprise provider ProtonMedia. See my analysis of the recognition in What it means that MS LifeScience Award Goes to 3D Virtual Conference Design James A.

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CHRP-INDIA

JUNE 26, 2023

With advancements in technology and the growing demand for personalized learning experiences, customized eLearning solutions are changing the game by offering tailored training and educational experiences to learners. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): VR and AR technologies offer immersive and interactive learning experiences.

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Hurix Digital

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

There was once a time when gaming was considered a distraction in the path of a student’s progress. Today, however, educational games have shown monumental changes in the educational development of students. The pharmacy world has not been left behind. With this game, learning and remembering tricky full forms becomes easier.

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Flying around a virtual world as a superhero made subjects nicer in the physical world. After the game was over, participants waited as the researcher then “accidently” spilled a cup of pens a few feet away. Any participant who did NOT help had been in the virtual world as a passenger in the helicopter.

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Paradiso Solutions

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The scenario of product sales continues to evolve in today’s dynamic market, a groundbreaking approach has emerged called Game-Based Learning (GBL). GBL blends technology, immersive experiences, and real-world simulations to completely transform the way we train sales teams. Let’s dive in and find out!

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Kapp Notes

JULY 21, 2010

Here are some emerging events happening in the corporate virtual immersive environment (VIE) space. Forterra System's OLIVE integrates virtual meetings into web based intranets, extranets or portals, and can assure a user's identity based on authentication systems like LDAP. Also, Activeworlds turned 15 this year!

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KnowledgeAnywhere

AUGUST 16, 2022

Training can be tiring sometimes, and many underestimate how much mental energy it takes to be taught, especially virtually. When Instructors feel the group’s energy dipping, this is a useful game to refresh the training, keeping everyone actively engaged and on their toes, while reminding them of course material that was just covered.

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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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Hurix Digital

JULY 14, 2023

The terms gamification and game-based learning are occasionally used interchangeably. Here is a deep dive into the differences between game-based learning and gamification. Here is a deep dive into the differences between game-based learning and gamification. What is Game-Based Learning?

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Hurix Digital

JULY 19, 2023

Game-based learning in education is more popular than ever. But it’s not just students who are benefiting from game-based e-learning. Educators are also benefiting thanks to game-based assessments that provide opportunities for interactive assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments.

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Kapp Notes

MARCH 3, 2014

Include learning games as part of a larger learning strategy for the organization, not as simply a “bolt-on” to existing learning or as something “extra.” ” Games are one piece of the learning puzzle. ” The game is then played. And finally a debrief is provided to the learner.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

MAY 23, 2023

Reading Time: 8 minutes Introduction The Training, Learning, and Development Community recently hosted Learning by Doing: Games and Gamification for Instructional Design. It was three days with ten sessions and fourteen speakers that added up to one amazing conference focused on learning games.

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Kapp Notes

APRIL 1, 2014

Instructional games work best when there is a narrative that provides the learner with the proper context for the learning that needs to take place. In a game, the time frame is usually compressed so that something that typically takes a year might only be 5 minutes of game play. Next there are characters.

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