Simulations on a String Ohio University Without Boundaries Addressing Production in the Higher Education Environment Christopher Keesey Design Coordinator.

Simulations on a String

Ohio University Without Boundaries

Addressing Production in the Higher Education Environment

Christopher KeeseyDesign

CoordinatorOhio University Without Boundaries


Simulation Defined - places learner into authentic activities that are common to the community of practice in which the learner is involved

A learning simulation in its truest form is an educational experience where the learner is learning from the outcomes of their own actions.


Why Simulation?

Greater match with how people actually learn:

1. Learning occurs because of immersion in a situation in which students are forced to perform

2. Feedback from environment and real-time adjustment of behavior

3. Done in frequency and compressed time-frame/learner hardly realizes they are learning

Retention

1. The average knowledge retention rate from a lecture is only 5 percent.

2. For a demonstration, this rises to 30 percent.

3. For hands-on practice, the retention rate climbs to 75 percent *

* Meister, Jeanne C., Corporate Universities: Lessons in Building a World-Class Work Force, McGraw-Hill, 1998.


definition

•Device Simulation

•Branching Stories

•Interactive Case Studies

•Allocation Games

•Team-Based Simulation – often a residential experience

•Augmented Reality –adding graphics, sounds and smells to the real world as it exists.

Types of Simulation?


definitionDemo of an Ohio University Without Boundaries Simulation


Where do I start?


Identify a project manager!

Gather RequirementsOhio University Without Boundaries

Gather Requirements

What is the ultimate goal of the project?How to best meet the needs of the end user or participant?

Choose you Platform of DeliveryOhio University Without Boundaries

Choose your poison…

Other…

What Competencies Will You Need


What competencies will be critical to completion of the project?

Instructional Designer

SME

Audio Engineer

Programmer

Illustrators/Animator

Graphic Designer

Voice Talent

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Instructional Designer

SME

Audio Engineer

Programmer

Illustrators/Animator

Graphic Designer

Voice Talent

=$ $ $


Leverage your in-house abilities. Be creative about your outsourcing

• Employee training over outsourcing for long-term investment. Extend your employee’s skills with applicable training.• Pre-packaged solutions if they meet requirements

• Negotiate with vendors and/or contractors. Compare shop and don’t always accept first quote.


The OUWB Production Team

In-house roles - covered by 4 individuals

Outsourced

Instructional Design

Graphic Design/flash Programming -- Trained in-house designer in action scripting

Audio Production -- Utilized in-house designer competency in audio production

Voice Over Talent -- Unit Director performance experience leveraged

Backend/Database Programming

Character Illustration/Animation -- Purchased Oddcast license for animated character solution


OUWB – No character animators or illustrators. Oddcast characters provided affordable option.


Life is a process. We are a process. The universe is a process.

Anne Wilson Schaef

Managing the process

User focusOhio University Without Boundaries

Design / Development MustsDesign / Development Musts

• User focused design! User test throughout.

Wire frameOhio University Without Boundaries


• User focused design! User test throughout.• Wireframe after requirements defined

Design compsOhio University Without Boundaries


• User focused design! User test throughout.• Wireframe after requirements defined• Design theme “Comps”

DeadlinesOhio University Without Boundaries


• User focused design! User test throughout.• Wireframe after requirements defined• Design theme “Comps”• Deadlines / Milestones

StoryboardOhio University Without Boundaries


• User focused design! User test throughout.• Wireframe after requirements defined• Design theme “Comps”• Deadlines / Milestones• Storyboard Simulation flow

Locked cutOhio University Without Boundaries


• User focused design! User test throughout.• Wireframe after requirements defined• Design theme “Comps”• Deadlines / Milestones• Storyboard Simulation flow• “Locked cut” before audio work

Test moreOhio University Without Boundaries


• User focused design! User test throughout.• Wireframe after requirements defined• Design theme “Comps”• Deadlines / Milestones• Storyboard Simulation flow• “Locked cut” before audio work• Test, Test, Test

Design by committeeOhio University Without Boundaries

Design Don'tsDesign Don'ts

• Design by committee

Design to user, Not feasibilityOhio University Without Boundaries


• Design by committee• Designing to feasibility

Avoid “I thinks”Ohio University Without Boundaries


• Design by committee• Designing to feasibility• Avoid “I thinks” and “I feels” beyond theme comp phase. Base changes on user test data

Brave New WorldOhio University Without Boundaries

It’s a brave new world…It’s a brave new world…

A culture that fosters an efficient production process holds the key to producing the quantity and quality of learning experiences to allow an institution to continue to compete in the distance learning marketplace.

OUWBOhio University Without Boundaries

Ohio University Without BoundariesLeaders in the Design of Engaging, Transforming, Convenient Learning Experiences.

Web: www.ouwb.ohiou.edu

Slide URL: www.ouwb.ohiou.edu/keesey/distance_learning.pdf

Email: [email protected]

Simulations on a String Ohio University Without Boundaries Addressing Production in the Higher Education Environment Christopher Keesey Design Coordinator.

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