Tag Archives: virtual training

Fri, Sep 16 2011
How SWIFT reduced virtual world training to 30 minutes

How SWIFT reduced virtual world training to 30 minutes

An interesting quesion arose from my ALT-C talk last week. It was basically “How can you use Second Life for teaching when it takes two hours to learn how to use it?” Which isn’t really a question,... 

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Thu, Sep 8 2011
Medical simulations can benefit healthcare, pharma industries

Medical simulations can benefit healthcare, pharma industries

Healthcare and the pharmaceutical industries can benefit from using training simulations and serious games in everything from sales and customer relations to helping medical professionals work with upset... 

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Tue, Sep 6 2011
Avaya trains sales reps virtually

Avaya trains sales reps virtually

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The flight simulator celebrated its 100s anniversary a couple of years ago. A training rig was developed in 1909 to help pilots operate the control wheels of the early monoplanes in a safe environment... 

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Mon, Aug 22 2011
Docs to get virtual diabetes training

Docs to get virtual diabetes training

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The world’s first virtual diabetes institute opened its doors last Wednesday, helping physicians improve the ways in which they treat Type 2 diabetes patients. The institute was built by SciMed,... 

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Thu, Aug 18 2011
11 tips for successful virtual training

11 tips for successful virtual training

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Over the last three years I’ve planned, designed, and orchestrated a dozen learning events in the virtual world of Second Life. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with extremely experienced and talented... 

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Tue, Aug 2 2011
WorldViz releases lower-priced interactive 3D display

WorldViz releases lower-priced interactive 3D display

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Press Release: WorldViz 3D Interaction Walls bring Semi-Immersive Virtual Reality to Mainstream Santa Barbara, CA –WorldViz, the industry leader in interactive virtual reality solutions, has released... 

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Mon, Aug 1 2011
Conference to discuss serious games market

Conference to discuss serious games market

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Press release: Plenary Sessions at Serious Play Conference To Tackle Major Challenges of Serious Games SEATTLE – Some of the best minds in serious games are coming together to discuss the major challenges... 

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Tue, Jul 5 2011
Florida National Guard goes virtual with Cubic

Florida National Guard goes virtual with Cubic

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Press Release: Cubic Delivers COMBATREDI Virtual Training System to the Florida National Guard ORLANDO, FL — Cubic Simulations Systems, the virtual training systems business of Cubic Corporation... 

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Thu, Jun 30 2011
Survey: Firms prefer virtual training

Survey: Firms prefer virtual training

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Press release: ON24 Survey Shows Growing Corporate Preference; Sodexo Use Case Illustrates Benefits SAN FRANCISCO, CA —  ON24, the global leader in webcasting and virtual event solutions, today... 

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Wed, May 11 2011
Paper: Students need clear goals in virtual worlds

Paper: Students need clear goals in virtual worlds

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Virtual worlds like Second Life can successful be used for creative learning activities but only if the students understand the purpose of their activities in the virtual world, and aren’t overwhelmed... 

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Wed, May 4 2011
ProtonMedia, Sify partner for virtual training

ProtonMedia, Sify partner for virtual training

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Press release: ProtonMedia and Sify Sign Technology and Services Agreement Partnership to deliver next-gen virtual learning and training solutions to global life sciences companies LANSDALE, Pa.-ProtonMedia... 

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Tue, May 3 2011
10 keys to a successful training presentation

10 keys to a successful training presentation

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There are several different components to consider in designing and developing interactive 3D software that will ensure that your training simulation will get the results you want. These components aren’t... 

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Wed, Apr 27 2011
Realism key to 3D training and virtual instructors

Realism key to 3D training and virtual instructors

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The world of computer or web-based training has evolved rapidly over the last several years. In particular, a large amount of interest has surrounded the world of interactive 3D simulation training and... 

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Tue, Feb 1 2011
CliniSpace takes virtual medical training to the browser

CliniSpace takes virtual medical training to the browser

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Colleges and medical institutions have been trying out immersive virtual environments for training and teaching for years, but one new service, CliniSpace, is trying to take ease-of-use a big step forward... 

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Wed, Jan 12 2011
Game Dynamics and Games in Virtual Events

Game Dynamics and Games in Virtual Events

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On a recent trip to London, I found myself sitting in a Yo! Sushi. As I watched the colored plates winding their way around the room, I noticed a poster on the wall advertising “Blue Plate Mondays”... 

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Fri, Nov 19 2010
Avatars ‘compelling’ in nursing training video

Avatars ‘compelling’ in nursing training video

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We just found out about a wonderful write-up on the real-time animated training video we recently created for the Exergen Corporation.  The magazine, Executive Healthcare Management, is a well respected... 

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Tue, Nov 16 2010
Cranial Tap forms partnerships for training, simulations

Cranial Tap forms partnerships for training, simulations

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Press Release: New venture to deliver decades of applied research and cognitive application development to learning in simulated environments Three firms will combine expertise to deliver highly interactive... 

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Tue, Oct 26 2010
Paper: virtual environment can help improve life sciences training

Paper: virtual environment can help improve life sciences training

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Virtual immersive environments can provide more effective training programs in less time, and for less cost, according t0 a report released today by ProtonMedia, a firm that provides enterprise-focused... 

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Tue, Sep 28 2010
Daden to build genetic screening lab in Second Life

Daden to build genetic screening lab in Second Life

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Press Release: Daden selected for new genetic screening virtual application Virtual world solution specialists Daden have been awarded a contract to create the laboratory functionality to enable scenario-based... 

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Tue, Sep 7 2010
Unisfair hosts free virtual training event

Unisfair hosts free virtual training event

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Press Release: Unisfair Hosts “The Virtual Classroom: Effective Training on a Virtual Platform” Showcase Event on Sept. 9 Experts from ASTD and The eLearning Guild Outline How to Effectively Train... 

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Wed, Sep 1 2010
Unisfair to launch virtual classroom

Unisfair to launch virtual classroom

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Press Release: Unisfair launches virtual training environment Shown to reduce costs by up to 95% Companies like IBM, Intuit, Novartis and ACS Are Leveraging the Unisfair Virtual Classroom to Easily and... 

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Fri, Apr 16 2010
3D Newsroom Debuts in Second Life

3D Newsroom Debuts in Second Life

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Press Release: Murrow Center 3D Newsroom Debuts in Second Life A Shared Media Experience and Citizen Journalist Training Center Sponsored by the McCormick Foundation PULLMAN, Wash. – The Edward R.... 

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