Link to Session information

[Oct 21, 2007, 9am - 3:45pm]

with Tom King, MASIE Learning Fellow

 

 

Virtual Characters and Learning: I Could've had a Virtual Human!

Link to Session # 520

[Fiesta Room; Tuesday 10:00 am to 11:00 am; Studio Session]

DESCRIPTION

Virtual character-based simulations are increasingly popular with training departments because of their lowered costs and powerful engagement with learners. Virtual characters bring graphics, audio, and human social intelligence together in a combination that is uniquely powerful, but also potentially daunting for systematic design efforts. Drawing upon research in the area of human computer interaction, we will discuss key strengths and promising directions for appropriate design and implementations.

 

 

KEY QUESTIONS

• What types of virtual characters should I use for training initiatives and when should I use them?
• How do we get the most value in using virtual characters for training initiatives?
• What can be learned about using virtual characters for modeling behavior and decision-making processes?

 

KEY POINTS

• Learn about the psychological functions of virtual characters
• Explore the learner’s social response to virtual characters
• Recognize archetypal roles for virtual characters
• Recognize when virtual characters are well suited for training

 

Keeping up with the Pace of Technology (and Business) Changes

Link to Session # 801

[Baja Room; Tuesday 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm

DESCRIPTION

Responding to your organization's changes is challenging enough, but you also need to keep up with technology changes! Learn from your peers and share your stories as we discuss how learning organizations are adapting: increased demands for rapid content development; the integration of social networking, performance management and knowledge management into the learning space; outsourcing challenges and successes; virtual characters in training; mobile devices for content delivery; learning for your customers.

KEY POINTS

• Technology industry trends
• Key learning technology challenges
• Solutions for meeting those challenges and keeping current

 

 

Prior to Honeywell, Tomás performed in several roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb, leading enterprise learning technologies, and supporting e-Learning initiatives for Sales and Clinical functions. Tomás has also worked as an Assistant Professor at La Salle University, where he taught Educational Technology, Web Design, Geography and Computer Science. He holds a MA in Adult Education and a B.A. in Geography.   Tomás Ramírez, Director of Enterprise Learning Architecture at Honeywell International, sets strategy and oversees the implementation and adoption of enterprise learning technologies. Working in Learning & Development functions for over 15 years, he is experienced in the governance and management of enterprise LMSs, e-Learning content development, content management, and evaluation technologies. Tomás has led initiatives to adopt learning industry standards; design and implement learning content repositories; and standardize instructional design and content development processes.

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