The presentation we made in SL for the Train for Success session on April 23, 2009: 3D Teaming in SL! We describe the virtual teaming activity as well as the intercultural learning activity we developed for training in Second Life.

2. Today‟s discussion
Presentation of audience
Introduction of speakers and session
3D teaming activity
Intercultural learning activity
Where are we going with education and the
3D internet?
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3. 3D Teaming in SL!
Robin Teigland (aka Karinda Rhode)
Stockholm School of Economics
robin.teigland@hhs.se
www.knowledgenetworking.org
Steve Mahaley, aka Ace Carson
Duke Corporate Education
Steve.mahaley@dukece.com
www.dukece.com
Karine Jaffredo, aka Karine Tunwarm
Differences Matter
karine.jaffredo@differencesmatter.com
www.differencesmatter.com

4. Today‟s discussion
Presentation of audience
Introduction of speakers and session
3D teaming activity
Intercultural learning activity
Where are we going with education and the
3D internet?
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5. Preparation for teaming exercise
 Participants are given the following preparatory
assignments:
− Download and install Second Life and create an avatar
− Explore SL orientation areas and learn how to navigate,
communicate, and move objects
− Secure and test working headset for voice
communication
− Read a couple of articles on SL and virtual teaming
− Research and find an article about Second Life
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6. Materials preparation
•A Bridge Kit was
assembled for each team
• Limited and unique set
of parts for each avatar
on the team
• Designed to push
conversation among
team members
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7. Opening the Instructions Canister
•Each Team‟s
Instructions Canister
contained an
Instructions Notecard
• We wanted to
capitalize on the
„adventure‟ feeling of
this experience by
having this somewhat
mysterious item for
them to open
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8. Sample Instructions Notecard
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9. Starting the exercise
Each team had the same colored t-shirt.
The Swedish team had white t-shirts.
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10. The four teams building their bridges
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11. A completed bridge
• Goal: walk from
the land to the
platform without
falling in the water
(or flying ; )
• Note that this team
decided to put posts
in place to support
the bridge
• Posts necessary?
Debrief on
innovation…
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12. Debriefing session
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13. Potential for application
− Communication
 Clear communication becomes essential and requires more
attention
− Team chartering
 Clarity around team mission, organization, roles and process are
equally important
− Trust
 This environment has the potential to provide shared experience
for participants that can build trust before they arrive at a face-
to-face event
− Technology
 Ability to use technology is lowest common denominator
− Innovation and problem solving
 Pushing and manifesting innovative thinking can be visually
evident in this space
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14. Today‟s discussion
Presentation of audience
Introduction of speakers and session
3D teaming activity
Intercultural learning activity
Where are we going with education and the
3D internet?
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15. Agenda
Welcome
Participants
National
Cultures
Iceberg of
Virtual Diversity
Global Team
Meeting
Iceberg of Introductions
National
Culture

16. Iceberg of diversity
race skin color
Waterline
age
of visibility
family status

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18. Today‟s discussion
Presentation of audience
Introduction of speakers and session
3D teaming activity
Intercultural learning activity
Where are we going with education and the
3D internet?
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19. The future of education with 3D internet?
??
Distributed
Participant
reach
Co-located
Low Degree of “co-creation” High
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20. What are the challenges going forward?
 What skillsand rolesare required?
− For academics, coaches, program managers, and of course the
participants?
− How do we get over the “digital immigrant” hurdle?
 What does contentlook like?
− Creation in real world for in-world? Or in-world for real world?
− Created by program or participants? Or co-created?
− How do we escape our real world thinking?
 How is the processbest facilitated?
− Embedding a 3D internet experience in the flow of the learning
program?
− How do we ensure seamlessness?
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21. Thank you!
Robin Teigland (aka Karinda Rhode)
Stockholm School of Economics
robin.teigland@hhs.se
www.knowledgenetworking.org
Steve Mahaley, aka Ace Carson
Duke Corporate Education
steve.mahaley@dukece.com
www.dukece.com
Karine Jaffredo, aka Karine Tunwarm
Differences Matter
karine.jaffredo@differencesmatter.com
www.differencesmatter.com

22. Dr. Robin Teigland,
aka Karinda Rhode
Stockholm School of Economics
Associate Professor
robin.teigland@hhs.se
www.knowledenetworking.org
www.slideshare.net/eteigland
Photo: H. Lundholm, Metro

23. Steve Mahaley
aka Ace Carson
Duke Corporate Education
Director of Learning Technology
steve.mahaley@dukece.com
www.dukece.com

24. Karine Jaffredo
aka Karine Tunwarm
Differences Matter
karine.jaffredo@differencesmatter.com
www.differencesmatter.com