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E-Learning is Becoming More Social: Here’s How it’s Happening

Frooxl

In March of 1999, the movie “The Matrix” was released. In addition to revolutionizing the way cinema was made, as with most sci-fi movies, it introduced new concepts of where technology could eventually take us. Once again, we can look to science fiction to see what the future may hold. Reality is no different.

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Virtual Reality and Micro Learning: Ready. Set. Engage. - Tip #145

Vignettes Learning

Steven Spielberg just released the trailer for the highly anticipated movie “ Ready Player One.” This movie is an adaptation of the same titled Ernest Cline’s virtual reality thriller novel and is set in the year 2044. Is it ready to move beyond prototypes into business and training environments?

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Reflections on Two Decades and Three Degrees

Allison Rossett

The young, hot sociology professor who lectures that, “Greed is Good” using a pop culture reference from the movie Wall Street. I found an oasis and I drink up. These are what some call “technology-enhanced” courses. She is also a full-time PhD student in the University of Minnesota Learning Technologies program.

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