eLearning Avatar creation using LivingActor from Cantoche (product review and demo)
The process for creating avatars is simple and straight-forward. Navigation controls are found in intuitive places, are clearly labeled with what they do – and behave as expected.
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The best parts of I/ITSEC 2010 – the world’s largest modeling and simulation training conference
When you step into the convention center (the new half) you see exhibit booths that are at least 2 stories tall, with large flat screen televisions or curved projection screens. You hear the “Blam! Whack! Pop! Hisssssss, Vrmmmm…” of people taking simulators for a whirl. The overall size of the show floor seems to be at least equal to two American football fields – probably more.
Efficacy of Second Life in Constructivist Learning Activities
Dr. Irene T. Boland, Marketing and Communication Executive at PulseLearning (a global leader in effective training development) is presenting (a very tightly summarized version of) her original research into using Second Life as a platform for learning at I/ITSEC December 1, 2010. For those who are interested in receiving the full text, use the contact … Continue Reading
Designing Effective Learning for Virtual Worlds, Part 2 – Analysis and Design
In Part 1 of this article series, we investigated the special planning that is required for virtual worlds learning, in addition to the usual criteria considered for an eLearning project. In this article, we discuss effective Analysis and Design – as it pertains to virtual worlds.
What learners love about virtual world learning
Twenty six learners reported that being able to use the 3D environment at any time was very convenient for their unconventional work and school schedules.
Learners’ love/hate relationship with virtual world learning experiences
First of a four-article series by Irene T. Boland, PhD. If you will be at I/ITSEC 2010, you can see Dr. Boland present her original research on December 1st. Ask a learner who has been in a virtual world what they think and you may hear that they love that they get to explore new … Continue Reading
