While creating products, working on deliverables and collaborating across organizations on a large scale in virtual worlds seems like science fiction, the truth is that 3D environments for working, learning and collaborating are the not-too-distant future. Virtual Immersive Environments (VIEs) will soon allow data visualization not previously possible and applications for learning and collaboration not yet considered. Tags: virtual immersive environment MORE
The post COMPILATION OF 45 GAME-BASED LEARNING JOURNALS: PART 4 appeared first on Learnnovators. MORE
Butter-knife, scissors, and sticky tape are all you need to join the conversation around virtual reality (VR) – is Kellogg’s take. Research has gained momentum leading technology operators to think innovatively and to make VR solutions cost-effective. MORE
First, Metaplace announced it will be closing its virtual doors on January 1, 2010 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. This was one of the alternatives I listed for something other than Second Life in my Alternatives to Second Life (continued, again) I described Metaplace as: Is a Flash-based virtual world platform that allows players to buy and sell items, own property and play online games. It is inevitable that the 3D Virtual World space will have acquisitions, mergers and failures. MORE
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post called Not a Good Week for the Virtual Worlds Space where I reported, based on other reports, that Forterra Systems had laid off some of its workforce. SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, health, and select commercial markets. MORE
However, there now is a new title to add to this diagram – The Anatomy of a Virtual LMS Administrator. What has become interesting about this role is that some associations are looking at the possibility of a virtual LMS Administrator. MORE
As virtual classes rapidly become de rigueur , the need for an effective virtual facilitation framework accelerates. I propose the 5-stage model of e-moderation developed by world-renowned networked learning guru, Gilly Salmon. MORE
Technophobes would have us believe that technology is bringing about the end of the world one click at a time. Some artificial intelligence, machine learning and virtual reality innovations, however, beg to differ. Special Report: Learning Technology . MORE
I’m always surprised when someone makes a sweeping declaration such as “No one’s using virtual reality in the workplace” I heard this very statement recently at an e-learning conference. Virtual reality can substitute the real environment. MORE
The latter talks about the impact that the changing nature of technology is having on us. As technological capability increases, the cloud becomes pervasive, and the power of social and mobile become progressively evident, these will transform the way we function. MORE
e-Learning is dynamically evolving, thanks to the incredible achievements in highly powerful and intelligent tools and technologies that are rapidly emerging. These disruptive technologies are re-shaping the learning and education landscape. WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY. MORE
Technology acts funny at times. It works to make the real virtual, and uses virtual to simulate reality. Take communication for example, face to face communication is now replaced by communication on the world of web where we express real emotions using virtual emoticons. MORE
Successful projects start by aligning virtual world needs with your organization’s goals. The virtual learning marketplace is relatively young and is just now beginning an accelerated growth path. The virtual world marketplace is fast growing with many different players. MORE
There avatars wave good bye as the virtual world closes on March 9, 2010. Another consumer-based 3D virtual worlds is closing down in a few days. The well-known virtual world called There is closing on March 9, 2010. While our membership numbers and the number of people in the world have continued to grow, there has been a marked decrease in revenue, which, in these economic times, is no surprise. Tags: 3D worlds MORE
Image from a virtual world created by Forterra. Considering the implementation of a virtual world? The main product of Forterra is OLIVE™ (On-Line Interactive Virtual Environment). One concern with virtual worlds or any Internet application is security. MORE
Here is an interesting move in the virtual world space. ProtonMedia and Kaplan EduNeering recently integrated their respective technologies to create a new way for life sciences organizations to meet regulatory and compliance regulations. The companies have combined ProtonMedia’s ProtoSphere virtual immersive environment (VIE) with Kaplan EduNeering’s ComplianceWire learning management system. 3D worlds virtual immersive environment MORE
There once was a time when I thought Second Life was going to take over the world. Well, the virtual world. I was so impressed with the technology – and amazed at its availability for free! And so too, it would seem, was the rest of the L&D world. MORE
This was a virtual reality experience called “The Cubicle” (check it out here.) What I experienced stunned me and completely changed my views on virtual reality. What I thought was a gimmick turned out to be an immersive experience into a variety of different worlds. MORE
For those of you who do not know, the Gartner Hype Cycle is a graphical depiction of technology on a curve showing where technology is in terms of maturity. There may be some successful applications of a technology, but there are typically more failures. 3D worlds Games MORE
A recent, very brief conversation with @krishashok triggered a few thoughts related to emergent workplaces and what learning in the networked world will look like. And after mulling over some of these, I thought they were worth putting down on virtual paper. This is my area of passion. MORE
Most of the organizations have adopted virtual classroom facility to enable dispersed teams to attend training without the need to travel, developing flexible work arrangements with no barriers of time and distance. 3 Ways Innovations in Virtual Classrooms Help Fulfil Learners’ Needs. MORE
A recent, very brief conversation with @krishashok triggered a few thoughts related to emergent workplaces and what learning in the networked world will look like. And after mulling over some of these, I thought they were worth putting down on virtual paper. This is my area of passion. MORE
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. The program offers a Certificate in Virtual Worlds. MORE
There are many reasons by I believe that virtual worlds are not dead, dying or disappearing. Classes in 3D Worlds and About 3D Worlds. Last night I had the pleasure of traveling to Randy Hinrich’s Virtual World Certificate Class for 2012 in their Winter Thinkfest. MORE
Something struck me during this year’s Virtual Reality Working Out Loud Week. Billed as an event for “anyone who is working with or experimenting with virtual reality, whether that be at home, at school or at work”, this was the second time I had run it. MORE
Virtual Reality (VR) – It is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the hottest trends in the world of educational technology. How does this technology help firms help train their people better? VR-based training technologies can be used to overcome this problem. MORE
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. Know how audio works – there are four configurations, the OS, the virtual world, the individual avatar, and the headset. MORE
The post COMPILATION OF 45 GAME-BASED LEARNING JOURNALS: PART 3 appeared first on Learnnovators. MORE
In a recent article 3 Instructional Design Strategies For Virtual Reality Learning , I discussed three (among many) instructional design strategies for VR: Conceptual Orienteering, Critical Incident and Operational Application. Gamification Technology virtual immersive environment MORE
Using a virtual world or metaverse for training is not as science-fiction as it sounds. A metaverse or virtual world is simply the natural extension and convergence of several technologies currently used for online learning. Tags: Second Life 3D worlds MORE
The benefits of continuous training in the corporate world are many and agreed upon by all. For some time, the virtual classroom remained a luxury available only to large organizations, thanks to the high tech infrastructure that this technology required. MORE
I took a trip down to London recently for AR VR (Augmented Reality Virtual Reality) World. There were some interesting developments in haptic feedback – essentially ways to make it feel like you are touching a physical object in virtual reality. By Rob Hubbard, LAS Director. MORE
has created a product known as “ 3D Virtual Campus Tours.”. Virtual dorm room, just hit "reset" and it automatically cleans itself. And thus the innovative and exciting 3D Virtual Campus Tours. Virtual world developer Designing Digitally, Inc. MORE
Virtual instructor-led training enables organizations to spend less per learner while delivering more training to more people. Virtual training allows for obvious cost savings. These virtual sessions are offered globally for any customer. MORE
Video is changing as technology allows us to film in 360°s. Instead, he tried to mimic human sight and extend the observable world. I’ll be talking about the experience of creating this at the Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition at Olympia London (Feb 1-2, 2017). MORE
Jumping into a virtual world can be a fun but scary and daunting place for first timers. To that end, last night, I threw students into the 3D virtual world of Second Life. The class accomplished its goal of pointing out some difficulties in virtual worlds. MORE
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. They are looking for safer alternatives to meeting face-to-face and virtual worlds is an option. So the motivator in these types of cases is to throw technology at the problem and hope it fixes the situation.it MORE
E-Learning Provocateur
MARCH 6, 2017
Something struck me during this year’s Virtual Reality Working Out Loud Week. Billed as an event for “anyone who is working with or experimenting with virtual reality, whether that be at home, at school or at work”, this was the second time I had run it.
Kapp Notes
JANUARY 13, 2009
Image from a virtual world created by Forterra. Considering the implementation of a virtual world? The main product of Forterra is OLIVE™ (On-Line Interactive Virtual Environment). One concern with virtual worlds or any Internet application is security.
E-Learning Provocateur
JULY 18, 2016
I’m always surprised when someone makes a sweeping declaration such as “No one’s using virtual reality in the workplace” I heard this very statement recently at an e-learning conference. Virtual reality can substitute the real environment.
Kapp Notes
MARCH 16, 2012
There are many reasons by I believe that virtual worlds are not dead, dying or disappearing. Classes in 3D Worlds and About 3D Worlds. Last night I had the pleasure of traveling to Randy Hinrich’s Virtual World Certificate Class for 2012 in their Winter Thinkfest.
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CommLab India
MAY 29, 2017
Virtual Reality (VR) – It is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the hottest trends in the world of educational technology. How does this technology help firms help train their people better? VR-based training technologies can be used to overcome this problem.
CLO Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Technophobes would have us believe that technology is bringing about the end of the world one click at a time. Some artificial intelligence, machine learning and virtual reality innovations, however, beg to differ. Special Report: Learning Technology .
Kapp Notes
JANUARY 29, 2009
Using a virtual world or metaverse for training is not as science-fiction as it sounds. A metaverse or virtual world is simply the natural extension and convergence of several technologies currently used for online learning. Tags: Second Life 3D worlds
Kapp Notes
MARCH 3, 2010
There avatars wave good bye as the virtual world closes on March 9, 2010. Another consumer-based 3D virtual worlds is closing down in a few days. The well-known virtual world called There is closing on March 9, 2010. While our membership numbers and the number of people in the world have continued to grow, there has been a marked decrease in revenue, which, in these economic times, is no surprise. Tags: 3D worlds
Kapp Notes
APRIL 4, 2011
has created a product known as “ 3D Virtual Campus Tours.”. Virtual dorm room, just hit "reset" and it automatically cleans itself. And thus the innovative and exciting 3D Virtual Campus Tours. Virtual world developer Designing Digitally, Inc.
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Kapp Notes
APRIL 27, 2009
Successful projects start by aligning virtual world needs with your organization’s goals. The virtual learning marketplace is relatively young and is just now beginning an accelerated growth path. The virtual world marketplace is fast growing with many different players.
Origin Learning
MARCH 16, 2015
Technology acts funny at times. It works to make the real virtual, and uses virtual to simulate reality. Take communication for example, face to face communication is now replaced by communication on the world of web where we express real emotions using virtual emoticons.
Kapp Notes
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post called Not a Good Week for the Virtual Worlds Space where I reported, based on other reports, that Forterra Systems had laid off some of its workforce. SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, health, and select commercial markets.
Kapp Notes
DECEMBER 15, 2011
For those of you who do not know, the Gartner Hype Cycle is a graphical depiction of technology on a curve showing where technology is in terms of maturity. There may be some successful applications of a technology, but there are typically more failures. 3D worlds Games
Origin Learning
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
Butter-knife, scissors, and sticky tape are all you need to join the conversation around virtual reality (VR) – is Kellogg’s take. Research has gained momentum leading technology operators to think innovatively and to make VR solutions cost-effective.
E-Learning Provocateur
OCTOBER 13, 2009
As virtual classes rapidly become de rigueur , the need for an effective virtual facilitation framework accelerates. I propose the 5-stage model of e-moderation developed by world-renowned networked learning guru, Gilly Salmon.
Web Courseworks
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
However, there now is a new title to add to this diagram – The Anatomy of a Virtual LMS Administrator. What has become interesting about this role is that some associations are looking at the possibility of a virtual LMS Administrator.
Kapp Notes
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Here is an interesting move in the virtual world space. ProtonMedia and Kaplan EduNeering recently integrated their respective technologies to create a new way for life sciences organizations to meet regulatory and compliance regulations. The companies have combined ProtonMedia’s ProtoSphere virtual immersive environment (VIE) with Kaplan EduNeering’s ComplianceWire learning management system. 3D worlds virtual immersive environment
Web Courseworks
DECEMBER 6, 2016
This was a virtual reality experience called “The Cubicle” (check it out here.) What I experienced stunned me and completely changed my views on virtual reality. What I thought was a gimmick turned out to be an immersive experience into a variety of different worlds.
G-Cube
JUNE 12, 2014
The benefits of continuous training in the corporate world are many and agreed upon by all. For some time, the virtual classroom remained a luxury available only to large organizations, thanks to the high tech infrastructure that this technology required.
Kapp Notes
DECEMBER 22, 2009
First, Metaplace announced it will be closing its virtual doors on January 1, 2010 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. This was one of the alternatives I listed for something other than Second Life in my Alternatives to Second Life (continued, again) I described Metaplace as: Is a Flash-based virtual world platform that allows players to buy and sell items, own property and play online games. It is inevitable that the 3D Virtual World space will have acquisitions, mergers and failures.
Kapp Notes
JANUARY 1, 2010
While creating products, working on deliverables and collaborating across organizations on a large scale in virtual worlds seems like science fiction, the truth is that 3D environments for working, learning and collaborating are the not-too-distant future. Virtual Immersive Environments (VIEs) will soon allow data visualization not previously possible and applications for learning and collaboration not yet considered. Tags: virtual immersive environment
Kapp Notes
JANUARY 23, 2012
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. Know how audio works – there are four configurations, the OS, the virtual world, the individual avatar, and the headset.
Learnnovators
JANUARY 23, 2017
The post COMPILATION OF 45 GAME-BASED LEARNING JOURNALS: PART 3 appeared first on Learnnovators.
Learnnovators
AUGUST 14, 2013
e-Learning is dynamically evolving, thanks to the incredible achievements in highly powerful and intelligent tools and technologies that are rapidly emerging. These disruptive technologies are re-shaping the learning and education landscape. WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY.
Rob Hubbard
JUNE 23, 2017
I took a trip down to London recently for AR VR (Augmented Reality Virtual Reality) World. There were some interesting developments in haptic feedback – essentially ways to make it feel like you are touching a physical object in virtual reality. By Rob Hubbard, LAS Director.
CLO Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Virtual instructor-led training enables organizations to spend less per learner while delivering more training to more people. Virtual training allows for obvious cost savings. These virtual sessions are offered globally for any customer.
ID Reflections
DECEMBER 28, 2014
The latter talks about the impact that the changing nature of technology is having on us. As technological capability increases, the cloud becomes pervasive, and the power of social and mobile become progressively evident, these will transform the way we function.
Learnnovators
APRIL 20, 2015
A recent, very brief conversation with @krishashok triggered a few thoughts related to emergent workplaces and what learning in the networked world will look like. And after mulling over some of these, I thought they were worth putting down on virtual paper. This is my area of passion.
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. They are looking for safer alternatives to meeting face-to-face and virtual worlds is an option. So the motivator in these types of cases is to throw technology at the problem and hope it fixes the situation.it
ID Reflections
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
A recent, very brief conversation with @krishashok triggered a few thoughts related to emergent workplaces and what learning in the networked world will look like. And after mulling over some of these, I thought they were worth putting down on virtual paper. This is my area of passion.
Sponge UK
DECEMBER 6, 2016
Video is changing as technology allows us to film in 360°s. Instead, he tried to mimic human sight and extend the observable world. I’ll be talking about the experience of creating this at the Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition at Olympia London (Feb 1-2, 2017).
G-Cube
JULY 4, 2017
Most of the organizations have adopted virtual classroom facility to enable dispersed teams to attend training without the need to travel, developing flexible work arrangements with no barriers of time and distance. 3 Ways Innovations in Virtual Classrooms Help Fulfil Learners’ Needs.
E-Learning Provocateur
JUNE 24, 2014
There once was a time when I thought Second Life was going to take over the world. Well, the virtual world. I was so impressed with the technology – and amazed at its availability for free! And so too, it would seem, was the rest of the L&D world.
Kapp Notes
JULY 13, 2010
Jumping into a virtual world can be a fun but scary and daunting place for first timers. To that end, last night, I threw students into the 3D virtual world of Second Life. The class accomplished its goal of pointing out some difficulties in virtual worlds.
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