Avatars, Social Networking & Virtual Worlds

for Participant-Centered Learning

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Introduction Technology and Learning Where we were Where we are The Millennial Generation Towards Ubiquity Avatars Overview Examples Resources Social Networking Overview Examples Resources Virtual Worlds   Overview Examples Resources

Introduction

Web 2.0 has revolutionized the way people use the internet. Collaborative web tools allow people to connect, communicate and create with other like-minded people. Individuals with similar interests are now brought together through the power of the social web.

This exponential growth of information technologies calls for educators and trainers to re-examine the way they design professional learning. We'll take a look at a number of emerging trends in eLearning that can be incorporated into traditional professional development materials to empower and engage learners while streamlining and standardizing the learning process.

In this session, you will learn:

• Learn the basics of avatars, social networks and virtual worlds.
• See examples of how avatars, social networks and virtual worlds can be used for education and corporate training.
• Leave with a variety of ideas & resources you can use to integrate avatars, social networks and virtual worlds into your own eLearning or training materials.

Technology and Learning

Where we were

Apple Futureshock

• text-to-speech system

• gesture based interface - multitouch 

• speech understanding system

Where we are

Microsoft Surface - The Possibilities

The Millennial Generation

Social Media for Participant-Centered Learning

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Towards Ubiquity

Ubiquitous Computing

People want to connect.

People want to participate.

Avatars

Overview

Examples

Voki

Get a Voki now!

Create a Voki

SitePal

1. Create an animated speaking character

NOAH

1. Website Navigation
2. Website Advertising
3. Asking for Referrals 

Oddcast

Media Semantics

e-Read Ohio

Resources

Social Networking

Virtual Worlds