Peachey, A., Carter, C. and Broadribb, S. (2010) Living On The Edge: The Nexus Between Academics and Developers Working in Virtual Worlds.
Presentation given at the International Conference on ELearning in the Workplace, Columbia University 10/06/10
Abstract:
This presentation reports on the experiences of two practitioner groups working in virtual worlds – a Human Resources department (HR) commissioning a training environment, and the developer implementing that commission.
In 2008/9 the HR department at The Open University, a pioneer institution in the provision of e-learning in the UK (www.open.ac.uk), developed an innovative and successful pilot training programme using the virtual world Second Life as a role play setting for staff training in giving and receiving feedback (see Peachey et al, 2009). Anna Peachey at Eygus Ltd (www.eygus.co.uk) developed the diorama for the training, and worked with OU academics to create an appropriate and immersive setting for their needs. As a result of this collaboration, and other collaborations throughout the university, Eygus Ltd has developed a process strategy for working with academics in the production of virtual world content.
This presentation provides a critical reflective account by both client and developer, offering a diverse set of insights into the development, negotiation and delivery of a technology mediated learning experience. As the OU HR department plan their e-training needs for 2010, and consider further virtual world activity within a blended programme, we will also reflect on how new developments are negotiated according to the process strategy arising from previous collaborations.
The ‘Nexus Narrative’ set of questions is based on work by de Freitas and Oliver, and Peachey, Livingstone and Walshe (references in ppt) and may be used freely as long as the source is fully acknowledged in all written and audio material, regardless of media.
Peachey, Carter and Broadribb: Living on The Edge: ICELW 2010
1. Living On The Edge: The Nexus Between Developers and Academics Working in Virtual Worlds Anna Peachey Chris Carter Steph Broadribb 11.15am - Thursday June 10 th 2010 Columbia University, New York
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17. References Broadribb S.C. and Carter C.J.P (2009) Using Second Life in Human Resource Development British Journal of Educational Technology 40(3), pp. 547-550 de Freitas, S. & Oliver, M. (2006). How Can Exploratory Learning With Games And Simulations Within The Curriculum Be Most Effectively Evaluated? Computers in Education 46 249-263 Peachey A., Broadribb S., Carter C. and Westrap F. (2009) Second Life in The Open University: How The Virtual World Can Facilitate Learning For Staff and Students in Wankel, C. and Kingsley, J. (eds) Higher Education: Teaching and Learning in Virtual Worlds UK: Emerald Peachey A., Livingstone D. and Walshe S. (2010) Blueprint for a Mashup: Corporate Education in Moodle, Sloodle and Second Life in Ritke-Jones, W. (Ed.) Handbook of Research on Virtual Environments for Corporate Education USA: IGI Global [see www.open.ac.uk/virtualworlds for more publications] Find this presentation at:
