This document provides an overview of emerging media topics including social media, virtual worlds, augmented reality, mobile apps, and cloud computing. It discusses economic models like reversible business models and examples like a gym in Denmark that offers free membership. The document also covers using games and virtual worlds for learning, including examples of a Mars learning center and hostage rescue game created in virtual worlds. Gamification concepts for business and research applications are reviewed along with references for further information.

2. Topics
• What is Emerging Media?
• The Free Economy
• Reversible Business Models
• IT Innovation at Amazon.com
• Creating Your Own Videos and Apps
• Augmented Reality and QR codes
• Using Virtual Worlds, Games & Simulations
• The Future

4. What is Emerging Media?
• Social Networks & Social Media
• Virtual Worlds & Machinima
• Augmented Reality & QR codes
• Mobile Devices & Apps
• Cloud Computing
• Web Privacy & Security
• Web Engineering
• Game-Based Cultures

6. Economic Innovation
• Reversible business models
– Derek Strivers, CD Baby
• Gym in Denmark
– From Free by Chris Anderson
• Innovation at Amazon
• The Flipped Classroom
– Homework in class, lectures at home
• Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

7. Animoto Creates Streaming Videos from Images

8. What are these?

9. Quick Response (QR) Codes
• QR codes link to content on the Web
• Easy to create, transmit and use
• For more information
– 1 Tool at a Time ISTE SIGilt Webinar on QR Codes
• http://www.slideshare.net/kchristo/1-tool-at-a-time-webinar-topic-qr-codes

12. Using Twitter
Twitter – micro blogging 140 character messages
http://www.twitter.com/lyrlobo
Using Twitter Hash Tags as a search index
#sigilt #sigml #sigve
Create your own hash tag for easy search and retrieval

13. Teaching in a Virtual World

15. Mars Expedition Learning Center

16. Grand Prize Winner 2010

17. Mission to Mars

18. Hostage Rescue Game

20. Game Operations Center

21. Mobile Games Created in Unity3D
From a Virtual World to a Mobile App

22. Benefits of Game-Based Cultures
Games can stimulate Game-based learning
• Problem solving • Vision & creativity
• Critical thinking • Sustainability
• Digital literacy • Immersion
• Strategy & tactics • Learning retention
• Motor skill development • Heutagogy
• Collaboration • Knowledge networks
• Leadership & courage • Socio-technical skills
• Socialization • Entrepreneurship

23. Gamification in Business
• Transforming work into a game
– Recognition for accomplishments
– Reputation, titles and badges
– Incentivizes life
– Simple game development
– Uses a similar assessment strategy
– Benefits of cooperative work and competition

25. References and Resources
Kapp, C. (2010). Visualizing the future: How augmented reality can empower
faculty, inspire students and bring ideas to life in the classroom. TCC 2011
Worldwide Online Conference Keynote Address, [Video]. April 12, 2011.
http://www.tcconlineconference.org/2011/keynote_kapp/
Anderson, C. (2009). Free: The Future of a Radical Price. Hyperion: New York.
http://www.slideshare.net/alexgoncalves/free-the-future-of-a-radical-price-chris-anderson
Keinath, S. (2012). Easy Mobile Website & App Creation (no coding required!).
ISTE 2012 Conference Poster, Table 30, June 26, 2012. http://bit.ly/ISTE12mobile
Christo, K. (2010). QR Codes, 1 Tool at a Time: Build Your Toolbelt, SIGilt &
SIGms. http://www.slideshare.net/kchristo/1-tool-at-a-time-webinar-topic-qr-codes

26. Games and the Quality of Life
Jane McGonigal (2010). : Gaming can make a better world. Ted Talks.
http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world.html
CNN. (2010). Gaming to save the world. Jane McGonigal on Evoke.
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/tech/2010/03/09/am.game.solves.problems.cn
n#/video/tech/2010/03/09/am.game.solves.problems.cnn
Schell, J. (2010). When games invade real life.
http://www.ted.com/talks/jesse_schell_when_games_invade_real_life.html
ScienceDaily. (2011). Gamers Succeed Where Scientists Fail: Molecular Structure of
Retrovirus Enzyme Solved, Doors Open to New AIDS Drug Design,
ScienceDaily, Sep. 19, 2011.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110918144955.htm
Reeves, B., and Read, J.L. (2009). Total Engagement: Using Games and Virtual
Worlds to Change the Way People Work and Businesses Compete. Harvard
Business Press: Boston. http://www.totalengagement.org/index.html

27. Games and Research
Wright, W. (2010). Games as Tools for Science and Society. GameTech.
Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/guesta79ddf9/orando2010-5
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fulyfB0c_CQ
McGonigal (2010). Reality is Broken. http://realityisbroken.org/
McCrea, B. (2012). WoWing Language Arts. The Journal, September 2012.
http://online.qmags.com/TJL0912/default.aspx?pg=24&mode=1#pg24&mode1
Boyle, A. (2011). Gamers solve molecular puzzle that baffled scientists
http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2011/09/18/7802623-gamers-solve-molecular-puzzle-that-baffled-
scientists?lite
Steinkuehler, C. 2010. MMOs, Learning & The New Pop Cosmopolitan
http://web.nmc.org/files/2010-nml-symposium/constance-steinkuehler-slides.pdf
NMC Horizon Report http://www.nmc.org/horizon-project/horizon-reports
Pathways for Learning Anywhere, anytime - a Network for Educators (PLANE)
http://my.plane.edu.au/

28. Questions? Smoke and Mirrors
The Magic of
Emerging Media
Dr. Cynthia Calongne
Colorado Technical University
ccalongne@coloradotech.edu
Lyr Lobo in Second Life