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Gamification of Training

Professor Karl Kapp presented at the latest Train for Success session his new book, “The Gamification of Training: Game-based Methods and Strategies for Learning and Instruction.” During the presentation Professor Kapp provided useful tips on why, when and how to design online instruction that leverages the best elements of online games to [...]

IBM Inclusive Leadership Training in Second Life

Representatives from IBM’s Center for Advanced Learning walk us through a highly interactive virtual worlds class enabling managers to learn about inclusive leadership and practice new skills.
The walkthrough in the Learning Commons island in Second Life was led by Laura Solomon, IBM Leadership Development, Global Design Team and Amy Groves, [...]

What can Virtual Worlds do for People with Disabilities

Check out Simon Stevens‘ inspring story. Simon is a consultant who uses Virtual Worlds and specifically Second Life to enhance the life of people with disabilities. He has also been a successful entrepreneur running the club wheelies.

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Ετικέτες: business, disability, second life, T4S

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Immersive collaborative learning: Project Persephone

Nuket Savaskan Nowlan, web.alive development community manager and founder of 3D Virtual Crafting  along with Nursing Professors Eleanor Riesen and Michelle Morley from the Faculty of Health, Public Safety and Community Studies at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario present how Algonquin College used web.alive [...]

Cisco Learning Games

Jerry Bush, Program Manager at Cisco Certifications, presented at the Training for Success sessions series how Cisco develops learning games to engage, motivate learners and accelerate their learning and preparation for the certification exam.

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Ετικέτες: cisco, games, gamifcation, T4S, Virtual Worlds

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Upatras Open Workshop on Information Literacy

Open Workshop on Information Literacy

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The University of Patras’ Library & Information Services (LIS) organizes and invites all interested to participate in the Open Workshop on Information Literacy.
The Open Workshop on Information Literacy – http://openworkshop.pbworks.com is an innovative blended learning course combining attendance-based learning with [...]

Agile Production for Game-Based Learning

Training for Success weekly series on Virtual Immersive Environments and Gamification hosted by Anders Gronstedt featured Jim Kiggens, Serious Games Developer and CEO of CourseGames. Jim shared how their company switched from traditional waterfall & sprial instructional design & development models to Scrum. This session was streamed live from Web.Alive to the web and Second [...]

Gamification of the Enterprise

Gamers today spend more than 20 hours per week in average next to job, family etc. working really hard. How can we tap this potential and motivation in the workplace?
SAP’s Head of the Global Gamification Initiative, Mario Herger, discussed at the recent Train for Success meeting in Second Life the software giant’s activities [...]

Transforming Virtual World Learning

Randy Hinrichs, CEO of 2b3d, is presenting his book «Transforming Virtual World Learning», relevant 3d projects and research data about Virtual Words, Virtual and Augmented Reality in Learning. The book is a must read according to a New Media Consortium (NMC) review.
The event took place on October 13th at Train for Success, Gronstedt Group island, [...]

The Start of a New 3D Learning Saga

Yesterday was the special premiere of University of Washington’s Certificate Program in Virtual Worlds, 2012 Class.
At the magnificent UW Avalumni Island, old and new friends, participants from all over the world with various cultures, disciplines and experience in virtual worlds started discovering and experiencing the potential of Second Life.
Mentor Team, Sicily Zapatero and Stylianos Ling, [...]