Harnessing the Power of Virtual Worlds for Learning

HARNESSING THE POWER of VIRTUAL WORLDS for LEARNING

Kristen Cromer Dir. Of Design, Tandem Learning
Past lives:
CBT developer, ID, UX Designer, IA, PM
Currently:
Leading efforts with Tandem clients to incorporate VW, social media, new technologies to address learning needs

Koreen Olbrish CEO, Tandem Learning
Past lives:
Teacher, ID, PM, Account Manager
Currently:
Leading the Tandem team in developing strategic relationships with clients and leaders in learning, immersive learning and virtual worlds

Common Questions
What is a Virtual World?
How can VWs be used for learning?
What are the benefits of using VWs for learning?
How can I use VWs to address my organization’s learning goals?

Common elements:
Immersive environment with series of locations
Avatars
Interaction/communication with other players
Interaction/communication with NPCs
Interaction with other world components

Some VWs also have:
Gaming components
Economy
User-generated content
Social media tools
Collaboration tools

Show Me
Second Life (Linden Labs)
ProtoSphere (ProtonMedia)
VENUEGEN (The Venue Network)
Virtual Territory (Tandem Learning)

Challenges We’ve Heard
Too game-like
Too expensive
Too hard to use
Can it connect with my LMS

When are VWs Appropriate?
When:
Experience and practice within context is important
Higher order skills
Social learning
Geography

VWs for Learning Examples
Role play
Scenarios
Preceptorships
Coaching
Virtual hands-on experience
Meetings/presentations

Benefits of VWs for Learning
Geography
Economics
Experience
Engaging
Social learning
Reusability

How do I get started?
AS ALWAYS, technology should not drive solution
Determine learning need first
User analysis
Determine how to mold a virtual world to suit your needs

Questions ?

Contact Info
Kristen
[email_address]
Twitter: KristenCromer
Koreen
[email_address]
Twitter: KoreenOlbrish

Harnessing the Power of Virtual Worlds for Learning

by Tandem Learning on Mar 16, 2009

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