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The 6 Hottest Training Technologies That You Can’t Overlook

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Companies are exploring online virtual platforms such as second life, Minecraft, Unity, etc. Authoring tools and platforms allow you to find themes, templates and other resources that are needed for eLearning. Companies like IBM, Cisco are already using virtual platforms for meetings, interviews, and employee training.

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Virtual Worlds for Insurrection and Revolution in Education

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Functionality : graphics quality; APIs for simulation; interface tools; authoring tools; links to 2D web; chat/voice capabilities; support for multiple instances; ADA issues. Example virtual worlds: Second Life; Active Worlds; Entropia; Olive. Possible evaluation criteria for virtual worlds.

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