Using Audio and Visuals Effectively in eLearning
February 23 & 24, 2012
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Using 3D to Enhance the eLearning Experience
Jacqueline C Jones, Behavior Learning Systems, Inc. Using Audio and Visuals Effectively in eLearning February 23 & 24, 2012
HANDOUT
Welcome to the “Using 3D to Enhance the eLearning Experience” session of the eLearning Guild’s February 2012 Online Forum. You will use this handout throughout the presentation to document your experience and to reference in the future.
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Ice Breaker: Perception is Reality
Activity Instructions Select all of the items that represent your perception of virtual worlds.
Document the Results Write down the top three (3) selections made by the session attendees here:
Rank Perception Choice Percentage (%)
1
2
3
NOTES
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Making the 3D Connection
Activity Instructions You will be instructed to write one word in the chat pod that contributes to the definition of eLearning.
You may also capture the eLearning attributes shared by other session attendees in the space provided below.
eLearning (Write your class contributions here.) 3D Virtual Worlds Immersive Self‐paced Interactive Collaborative Engaging Social Flexible Personal Measurable Community
Circle the words in the 3D Virtual Worlds column that do not appear in the eLearning column.
What two (2) words that define the 3D virtual world will have the greatest impact on eLearning? (Write them here.)
1. 2.
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3D Virtual World Users
According to Maria Korolov, editor and publisher of Hypergrid Business (an online magazine), Virtual worlds gained 214 million new users in the second quarter of 2011 bringing the overall participation to approximately 600 million users. And these users spend an average of 10 hours per week within these virtual world environments. http://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2011/07/virtual-world-usage-accelerates/
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3D Virtual World Users
Earlier we discussed how the virtual worlds align with the social networking trends in society today. A study conducted by pingdom.com examined 19 social networking sites to determine some basic user demographics. They reported that there were 84% more female than male users for 16 out of the 19 social networking sites studied. In fact, the average ratio of all 19 sites studied was 47% male, 53% female. http://royal.pingdom.com/2009/11/27/study-males-vs-females-in-social-networks/
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3D Virtual World Users
That same pingdom.com study revealed that these users are global and are not limited to any specific industry or professional discipline. Social networking users can be found in colleges, churches, governments, corporations, non-profits and entrepreneurial establishments. Since social networking is a key attribute of 3D virtual worlds, this data is valuable to predict future usability.
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3D Virtual World Users Exercise
Activity Instructions Select the age group that you think might be the primary users of immersive virtual worlds.
Which group did you select?
10-15 16-20 21-27 28-34 35-44 45+
Why did you select that age group?
What was the most popular age group selected during the exercise?
10-15 16-20 21-27 28-34 35-44 45+
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The eLearning - 3D Virtual World Connection
Who are those users? We have to pay attention to the average age of adult virtual world users and the average age range for any type of social networking to help identify the target audience.
http://royal.pingdom.com/2010/02/16/study-ages- of-social-network-users/
http://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2011/07/virtual -world-usage-accelerates/
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Video Notes
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Demonstration of Small Worlds Learning Space:
www.smallworlds.com
Demonstration Notes
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3D eLearning and Instructional Design
Capture ideas shared during session here:
ADDIE MODEL 3D Functionalities ANALYSIS
DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT
IMPLEMENTATION
EVALUATION
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Case Study
The VP of Training wants to take organizational learning to the next level. He heard about some of the things we discussed in this session and would like to see 3D virtual environment incorporated in the middle management training scheduled two months from now. While this may sound simple, you realize that several things must happen in order to properly implement your Vice President’s request. You must:
Identify the appropriate platform for your organization based on technological compatibility and cost. Develop and conduct a train-the-trainer for your team to effectively facilitate learning in a 3D virtual environment. Develop and incorporate an orientation to help learners transition to a new platform prior to the actual training. Anything else? Write it here and in chat pod:
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Case Study Activity 1: The T3
Activity Instructions: Select your preferred T3 approach.
Which option did you select?
Have the trainer create a learning space in the virtual world on his or her own. Have the trainer document the steps to create a space in the virtual world. Create a how-to video for learners on how to implement content in the environment. None, made my own suggestion:
Which option received the most votes?
Have the trainer create a learning space in the virtual world on his or her own. Have the trainer document the steps to create a space in the virtual world. Create a how-to video for learners on how to implement content in the environment.
Suggestions from other attendees:
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Case Study Activity 2: The Training
Activity Instructions: Read through the objectives for the training where the 3D virtual learning environment will be incorporated.
Middle Managers Training Objectives
• Develop and implement actionable plans to align your team with the company goals.
• Align staff expertise and strengths to achieve goals.
• Increase the skill levels of each person by providing resources and learning opportunities.
• Manage staff performance through consistent communication and feedback.
• Promote group synergy through strategic team interaction and project assignments.
• Manage conflict by identifying, working through and resolving the core problem.
Notes:
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Case Study Activity 3: Going 3D
Activity Instructions: Respond to the question below:
Which objective in this curriculum would benefit the students the most if it were implemented in a 3D virtual world environment?
Develop and implement actionable plans to align your team with the company goals. Align staff expertise and strengths to achieve goals. Increase the skill levels of each person by providing resources and learning opportunities. Manage staff performance through consistent communication and feedback. Promote group synergy through strategic team interaction and project assignments. Manage conflict by identifying, working through and resolving the core problem.
Why did you select that objective?
Which objective received the most votes?
Develop and implement actionable plans to align your team with the company goals. Align staff expertise and strengths to achieve goals. Increase the skill levels of each person by providing resources and learning opportunities. Manage staff performance through consistent communication and feedback. Promote group synergy through strategic team interaction and project assignments. Manage conflict by identifying, working through and resolving the core problem.
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Case Study Activity 3: Gone 3D
Activity Instructions: Respond to the question below:
How would you design the objective selected?
Individual self-paced. Instructor-guided live with all students in environment. Team assignments: students go into the room as a team, complete assignments and report back the results. Other:
Which approach had the most votes?
Individual self-paced. Instructor-guided live with all students in environment. Team assignments: students go into the room as a team, complete assignments and report back the results.
Ideas of other attendees here:
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As you know, technology can change overnight. Therefore, it is important to become of student of emerging technology to remain current.
Here are two vendors who have taken 3D virtual environments to the next level.
Answer this question after viewing the vendor videos on their sites.
How do you see yourself using these 3D web conferencing platforms for your training projects?
Type your response in Chat.
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Resources
Jacqueline Jones’ Instructional Design Blog Magazine: http://jacquelinejonesblogcentral.blogspot.com/view/magazine
Jacqueline Jones’ Action Research Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPzL54--C3c
Popular Virtual Worlds for Adults www.secondlife.com http://www.hipihi.com/en/ www.imvu.com http://virtual.mtv.com/homepage/ www.kaneva.com www.twinity.com www.bluemars.com/ www.utherverse.com/ http://www.activeworlds.com/
3D Immersive Virtual Classroom Platforms http://avayalive.com/WaStore/ http://www.venuegen.com/ http://www.utheracademy.com/
A Special Invitation to You!
You are invited to explore the Small Worlds 3D Virtual Learning environment demonstrated during this session on your own. See access information below: 1. Click this link to establish a FREE Small Worlds account as my guest. (My avatar name is Peggy Duce): http://www.smallworlds.com/lp/?l=http%3A//www.smallworlds.com/%3Finvite%3Dpeg gyduce&s=8313672&tu=stream&u=e7362c0d1b5b100e&st1=sharelink
2. Once you have set up your account, use this link to access the space directly: http://www.smallworlds.com/space/36e694180e005cabfd11ded8028749e9/
3. Enter password = elearning
Contact Information:
Jacqueline Jones ▪ (678) 799-7318 ▪ [email protected]
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