Archive for the year 2007

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas

Posted on 25. Dec, 2007 by .

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Happy Holidays to all, I’m taking a few days off this holiday season and will be blogging again in the new year! __ Recommended Games and GadgetsRecommended BooksContent Guide

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Learning about 3D Worlds with Tony O’ Driscoll

Posted on 23. Dec, 2007 by .

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Tony O’Driscoll explaining his “Seven Sensibilities of 3D Worlds” in Second Life class on MSIT Island. If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to learn more about 3D worlds, check out the workshop being done by Tony O’Driscoll who recently joint the ranks of academia. You can learn more about Tony’s workshop on his [...]

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Conspiracy Theory: Teaching Ethics

Posted on 21. Dec, 2007 by .

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How do you teach ethics? Sometimes a lawyer comes to a company and speaks on the topic, sometimes it is part of a new employee orientation program and sometimes it is an e-learning module where you answer true/false or multiple choice questions….seriously does anyone think that type of training is going to impact ethical decisions? [...]

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The Finch Who Stole E-Learning

Posted on 20. Dec, 2007 by .

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The folks over at Enspire have created a wonderful holiday greeting. You really need to check out the animated story How the Finch Stole E-Learning. It will bring a smile to your face. Thanks to Cammy Bean for pointing this out. And thanks to Bjorn Billhardt, Stephen Robinson and the whole gang at Enspire for [...]

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GeekBrief TV

Posted on 19. Dec, 2007 by .

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I am sure you’ve tuned into GeekBrief.TV before. But…if you haven’t…you should. GeekBrief.TV provides viewers with quick, easy-to-understand videos with just the right amount of information about the latest and greatest gadgets and gizmos. I’ve been into videos lately (see Shooting Educational/Instructional Videos) so the show’s format, style and approach has really caught my attention. [...]

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If MacGyver was stuck in a conference room….

Posted on 18. Dec, 2007 by .

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Have you ever wondered… “What would MacGyver do if he were stuck in a conference room with a pen, a projector, a tripod, an LED light, and a Wiimote.” Here is the answer Two things: Of, course…who doesn’t mount a projector onto a tripod???? (generally useful) The hardware, software and concepts of video games are [...]

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Gifting Corporate Clients or Associates? Try 3G4L

Posted on 15. Dec, 2007 by .

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It is always so hard to determine what type of corporate gift is appropriate for clients, co-workers or your boss? What do you get them that is not too expensive but not too cheap, that is business-focused but not too business-focused. Well, I think the perfect answer is Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning., it [...]

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Shooting Educational/Instructional Videos

Posted on 14. Dec, 2007 by .

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Currently, I am involved in creating an educational corporate video. I’ve worked on a script, helped to develop the treatment and vision for the shoot, coordinated dates and talent with the client and helped with the talent while on location…corporate executives. So here are some resources that can help you think about creating videos for [...]

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Gamer 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 or 4.0?

Posted on 13. Dec, 2007 by .

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A while back I had a discussion with Cammy Bean of Learning Visions about what level of “gamer” she was and even if she was a gamer at all. No resolution was ever reached but her post Are You a Gamer? generated many comments. Well the controversy may be over. Several excellent students (Nicole Clark, [...]

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Yale’s Online Course Initiative

Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 by .

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Last night in a “blogger only” press conference (love the idea), a team from Yale University announce the launching of seven online introductory courses. Complete courses with audio and video from each class session within the course. For an excellent summary of the session, see Christy Tucker’s summary in Open Yale Courses, New Media Traditional [...]

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