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TechKnowledge 2012 Presentation Resources

Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by .

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Here are my slides from the TechKnowledge 2012 presentation “What Research Tells us about 3D Avatars, Storytelling and Serious games for Learning and Changing Behavior” plus videos and other links that go into more detail based on the topics I discussed. Kapp's ASTD TechKnowledge 2012 Presentation View more presentations from Karl Kapp. Here is a [...]

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Two Software Tools for Creating Simulations

Posted on 05. Dec, 2011 by .

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Here are two tools that can be used for creating effective and engaging simulations. Let me know of other tools. SimWriter What started as a tool for internal simulation development is now a patented authoring tool available to license and use for your own e-learning simulation development. It is now on version 3.0 and features, [...]

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Thoughts on Creating a Virtual Lab

Posted on 21. Nov, 2011 by .

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One instructional technique used frequently in the simulation/game arena is the creation of a virtual lab. Here are some thoughts on creating an effective virtual lab. A good method to create a virtual simulation is to create something with different levels to allow learners different entry points into the simulation. The first level would be [...]

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Great Video About Storytelling by Ira Glass

Posted on 29. Sep, 2011 by .

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Here is a fascinating video about storytelling by NPR’s Ira Glass. Although he is discussing broadcast media and storytelling, I think his guidance can easily be applied to the development of compelling online learning, especially his ideas about the building blocks of anecdotes and creating a goal for the story and that the story raises [...]

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The Learning is in the Process Not Outcome

Posted on 14. Jun, 2011 by .

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Stories are an important element in instructional games and are critical for fostering higher order thinking skills. But it is not the outcome of the story where the learning occurs, it is through the process of the story unfolding. As the leaner journeys through the story, the decisions that are made, the objects chosen the [...]

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Gamification of Lean Concepts

Posted on 20. Jan, 2011 by .

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Understanding the concept of “Lean Manufacturing” can be a little tricky and counter intuitive. So here is a vignette discussing why playing a lean “game” can help solidify the concept and make clear the ideas that lean is advocating. It is one thing to read about lean manufacturing techniques, it is another to see them [...]

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Table: Key Advantages of Serious Games/Immersive Learning Simulations

Posted on 30. Nov, 2010 by .

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Recently I was asked a series of questions by a Ph.D., candidate about games and simulations to augment his literature review. I decided to answer the four questions in blog postings. So here is the answer to the first question which is, “What are the key advantages of Serious Games/Immersive Learning Simulations?” Since I am working on another project [...]

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Rapid Prototyping Advice for Simulation Software Courtesy Thinking World

Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by .

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Here is some rapid prototyping advice courtesy of simulation developer, Thinking Worlds. Use a stock environment with the same general characteristics that the final environment will have. For example, select one of the stock offices in Thinking Worlds if your final game will be in an office. For characters, use several stock characters that have [...]

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Avatars, Video and Simulations

Posted on 02. Aug, 2010 by .

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Here is some information as pre-reading for webinar attendees and for students in the Learning in 3D summer class. Avatar Information Learning about avatars:What is an Avatar? Encourage Avatar Customization Promoting motivation with virtual agents and avatars: role of visual presence and appearance. You are your avatar, your avatar is you. Avatars for Learning Accidental [...]

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3D Environment Used to Teach New Recruits

Posted on 22. Jul, 2010 by .

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Here is a link to an interesting study of how the 3D simulation software, Thinking Worlds was used to create training to improve the Royal Navy’s “worst performing course” – Engineering Safety Rounds Inspection. The simulation helped to cut failure rates by 54%.  Here is the opening paragraph from the case study. What would you [...]

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