There are lots of recipes for great games. A bad cook, or just an unlucky one, could spoil any of them, but by and large, the successful multiplayer titles work their magic using variations on the ten ingredients described here. 1. Self-Representation with Avatars The c... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , Engagement , Innovation , Simulations and Serious Games , Social Learning

The interactivity of simulated learning environments calls for a new array of course facilitation skills. We all know that the most powerful and lasting learning comes from the discovery associated with our direct experienceswhen we act and then experience the consequen... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General

As of yet, there are few schools, certificate programs, or even seminars available to provide step-by-step instructions for conducting educational sessions in 3D virtual immersive environments. Absent those formal, standardized guidelines here are lessons learned from v... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Engagement , Informal Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Simulations and Serious Games , Social Learning , Students , Trends

Drawing from his several decades of experience, e-learning expert Timothy Freriks examines the critical issues involved in understanding the role of avatars in e-learning and their growing capabilities. In this interview, Freriks shares his views on e-learning and avata... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Engagement , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General