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Cinema Virtua

Using Particles and Scripted Objects to Enhance Learning

Christopher BishopIBM Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs

Society for Applied Learning TechnologyOrlando, FL – March 4th, 2010

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Context

• “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin

• Web-based

• On-line

• Smart boards

• CD-ROMS, DVDs

• Virtual worlds allow what is impossible in any other setting

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From repurposed real life approaches …

Once, being in-world was enough PowerPoint slides Streaming video/audio Voice over elements for instructional sessions Pre-scripted Bots Brain boards, 3D Post-It Notes, The Opinionator

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…to cinema virtua

Scripted objectsParticlesHolodecksAnimated textures

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Field trip: four innovators

Virtuoso scripterProfessional negotiatorHealth and wellness executives

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Greg Cook - RacerX Gullwing

(currently in San Diego)

Creative Director

RacerX Gullwing Productions

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PA Consulting-main landing area

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PA Consulting-view of complex

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Mark Jankowski - Virtual Training Partners

Principal at Virtual Training Partners

President and Co-Founder at Shapiro Negotiations Institute

(currently in Baltimore)

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Virtual Training Partners-Mark at Rotunda

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Virtual Training Partners-Mt. Everest

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Virtual Training Partners-Concert Hall w/PPT

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Virtual Training Partners-Sistine Chapel

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Peter Mills, Claus Nehmzow - HealthyWorlds

(currently in Hong Kong)(currently in London)

Claus Nehmzow

Chief Experience Officer

Dr. Peter Mills

Chief Medical Officer

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HealthyWorlds-near the main reception area

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HealthyWorlds-fruit falling from the ceiling

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HealthyWorlds-another view of the falling fruit

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HealthyWorlds-the demo hall

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HealthyWorlds-stress meter

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Conclusions/Recommendations

• Examine your content

• Think about impact of theatrical approach

• Pick concepts to make into 3D Design virtual sessions as one act plays or short subjects

• Design it – build it – use it – share it!

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Resources

• PA Consulting

• Virtual Training Partners

• HealthyWorlds

• Foul Whisperings, Strange Matters: Shakespeare’s Macbeth in Second Life

• Giant Snail Races

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