Comments for Blog http://clarktraining.com/blog Sun, 09 May 2010 19:15:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Dynamic VS Static Visuals by Dr. Ruth Clark http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=12&cpage=1#comment-110 Dr. Ruth Clark Sun, 09 May 2010 19:15:05 +0000 http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=12#comment-110 For more information on Visuals, see my forthcoming book, Graphics for Learning - 2nd Edition - out in Fall 2010 For more information on Visuals, see my forthcoming book, Graphics for Learning – 2nd Edition – out in Fall 2010

]]> Comment on More on Learning in 3D by Dr. Ruth Clark http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-59 Dr. Ruth Clark Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:52:05 +0000 http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=20#comment-59 I don't really recall discussing token economies - unless I misunderstand your use of that term. Regarding Wall Street - I'm not sure to what degree the root problem was one of knowledge and skills and whether any form of training- virtual or traditional would have made a difference? What say you? I don’t really recall discussing token economies – unless I misunderstand your use of that term. Regarding Wall Street – I’m not sure to what degree the root problem was one of knowledge and skills and whether any form of training- virtual or traditional would have made a difference? What say you?

]]> Comment on More on Learning in 3D by Brad Wentworth http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-58 Brad Wentworth Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:26:33 +0000 http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=20#comment-58 You asked about token economy learning - I imagine most users would be ambivalent or indifferent; unless, of course, the subject matter is economics itself! World of Warcraft, an online gaming VW, and Second Life support virtual economies that are connected with the real economy to varying degrees and the study thereof is fascinating. Might we have avoided some of the financial chaos if we built some sort of virtual Wall Street for would-be bankers? You asked about token economy learning – I imagine most users would be ambivalent or indifferent; unless, of course, the subject matter is economics itself! World of Warcraft, an online gaming VW, and Second Life support virtual economies that are connected with the real economy to varying degrees and the study thereof is fascinating.

Might we have avoided some of the financial chaos if we built some sort of virtual Wall Street for would-be bankers?

]]> Comment on The Mythology of Learning Styles by Marjan Bradesko http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=26&cpage=1#comment-37 Marjan Bradesko Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:47:17 +0000 http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=26#comment-37 Do Learning Styles Really Matter? In today`s web 2.0 and blended learning, you actually learn without knowing you are learning. Isn`t it? So I believe today we cannot avoid any learning style and simply have to take (if I stay within your categorization of types of learning) all four styles into account if we want to learn effectively. But I still believe everyone has its preferred learning style and will simply learn the most during that phase. What I see is maybe an emergence of a new learning style – some kind of »targeted exploratory type« where we use all the exploratory tools (blogs, wikis, forums, books ...) but are focused on something specific. Today you see content-specific wikis, technology-specific forums, even books focus on a certain area. So we cannot simply talk about some stochastic exploration, but about »slightly formalized exploration.« I like Lance Dublin`s idea about non-formal learning (instead of informal). If we add some mentoring to the exploratory type we are definitely introducing the 4.5th or 5th learning type. Do Learning Styles Really Matter? In today`s web 2.0 and blended learning,
you actually learn without knowing you are learning. Isn`t it? So I believe
today we cannot avoid any learning style and simply have to take (if I stay
within your categorization of types of learning) all four styles into
account if we want to learn effectively. But I still believe everyone has
its preferred learning style and will simply learn the most during that
phase. What I see is maybe an emergence of a new learning style – some kind
of »targeted exploratory type« where we use all the exploratory tools
(blogs, wikis, forums, books …) but are focused on something specific.
Today you see content-specific wikis, technology-specific forums, even books
focus on a certain area. So we cannot simply talk about some stochastic
exploration, but about »slightly formalized exploration.« I like Lance
Dublin`s idea about non-formal learning (instead of informal). If we add
some mentoring to the exploratory type we are definitely introducing the
4.5th or 5th learning type.

]]> Comment on More on Learning in 3D by Dr. Ruth Clark http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-14 Dr. Ruth Clark Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:49:15 +0000 http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=20#comment-14 GREAT question Wendy. Like 3D VW, social learning hype holds all of the pitfalls of any media-centric approach. However, Mayer's research shows a personalization effect e.g. when learners feel engaged in a conversation or connected to the instructor and their fellow learners in a social manner, learning outcomes benefit. I suspect judicious use of social media can improve learning. We need some good research on the conditions underwhich social media can improve learning. GREAT question Wendy. Like 3D VW, social learning hype holds all of the pitfalls of any media-centric approach. However, Mayer’s research shows a personalization effect e.g. when learners feel engaged in a conversation or connected to the instructor and their fellow learners in a social manner, learning outcomes benefit. I suspect judicious use of social media can improve learning. We need some good research on the conditions underwhich social media can improve learning.

]]> Comment on Why a Blog? by Dr. Ruth Clark http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-13 Dr. Ruth Clark Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:46:04 +0000 http://clarktraining.com/newSite/blog/?p=8#comment-13 Thanks Wendi. This year I completed with Chopeta Lyons a second edition of Graphics for Learning - should be out by the end of the year. And coming in May from ASTD: Evidence-based Training Methods. This book reviews the latest evidence in workforce learning on modes (visuals,text,audio), methods (examples and practice) and design plans that I call 'show and tell', 'stair-step', and 'immersive'. Thanks Wendi. This year I completed with Chopeta Lyons a second edition of Graphics for Learning – should be out by the end of the year. And coming in May from ASTD: Evidence-based Training Methods. This book reviews the latest evidence in workforce learning on modes (visuals,text,audio), methods (examples and practice) and design plans that I call ’show and tell’, ’stair-step’, and ‘immersive’.

]]> Comment on More on Learning in 3D by Wendi http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-12 Wendi Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:06:10 +0000 http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=20#comment-12 I have only been in 3D VW a few times and do not use it for learning purposes. I'm concerned however over the current emphasis on social learning and would wholeheartedly welcome research on the subject in regards to its learning effectiveness. Certainly a lot of hype out there, but "where's the beef?" I have only been in 3D VW a few times and do not use it for learning purposes. I’m concerned however over the current emphasis on social learning and would wholeheartedly welcome research on the subject in regards to its learning effectiveness. Certainly a lot of hype out there, but “where’s the beef?”

]]> Comment on Learning in 3D by belavina http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=15&cpage=1#comment-7 belavina Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:40:08 +0000 http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=15#comment-7 Nice post. Thanks for the interesting information! Nice post. Thanks for the interesting information!

]]> Comment on Learning in 3D by Pipka http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=15&cpage=1#comment-5 Pipka Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:50:50 +0000 http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=15#comment-5 Thank you! I added this page to bookmark)) I think would be useful ... Thank you! I added this page to bookmark)) I think would be useful …

]]> Comment on Learning in 3D by Dr. Ruth Clark http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=15&cpage=1#comment-4 Dr. Ruth Clark Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:33:35 +0000 http://clarktraining.com/blog/?p=15#comment-4 Hi Brian - OK - I did not know I needed to sign a blog (new to social networks) but will do so from now on. I'm very interested to learn what you find in your research. Yes, I agree that your suggestions on team learning in VW really make sense. Heard Tony O'Driscoll speak at the Training 2010 conference and bought the book. See my latest post. Please keep us posted. Hi Brian – OK – I did not know I needed to sign a blog (new to social networks) but will do so from now on.
I’m very interested to learn what you find in your research. Yes, I agree that your suggestions on team learning in VW really make sense.
Heard Tony O’Driscoll speak at the Training 2010 conference and bought the book. See my latest post. Please keep us posted.

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