Next generation virtual worlds learning Navy Medicine Manpower, Personnel, Training & Education Command (NAVMED MPT&E)August 19, 2009Anders Gronstedt, Ph.D.,President, Gronstedt Group

Gronstedt GroupCustom-developed, Web 2.0 and Web 3D-powered learning

The best that can be said about Web 1.0 learning:Gives you the sensation of coma without the worry and inconvenience. ©2007 Gronstedt Group, Inc©2007 Gronstedt Group, Inc

The Internet of the futureGartner Group: 80% of active Internet users will be in virtual worlds like Second Life by the end of 2011

Thousands of educational islands in Second Life

68 public health areas for training and patient support in Second Life, total # probably several times higher

Naval Undersea Warfare Center, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army are all in Second Life, public grid and behind the firewall.

IBM 50 islands and 20,000 employees in virtual worlds

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IBM’s virtual rehearsal studio

Virtual worlds simulationIBM business simulation

Virtual worlds role playing

Scale and perspective

3D data visualization

IBM: Speed mentoring

Informal communications“no one ever logged into webinars like DCO just to hang out”

Scenario: Entering a village

Meet with the village sheiks

Set up security

Immersion in local culture and team work

Cost range: $150-250K

Join our “Train for Success” meetings in Second Life Thursdays, noon -1.00 pm EDT