tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115391486515670381.post2410050585841154557..comments2023-03-17T07:34:55.413-07:00Comments on X-Learning: Mind Map For Branching SimulationsSimon Puleohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549362780846134232noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115391486515670381.post-37049949782886223362008-10-15T00:57:00.000-07:002008-10-15T00:57:00.000-07:00This is a pretty cool tool. We are developing reus...This is a pretty cool tool. We are developing reusable interactive learning objects for our e-learning courses and I am working on an idea for a branching scenario like yours. I was wondering if there were any resources you could recommend for guidelines and software applications for creating them. Thanks.Heretichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274178138660903811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115391486515670381.post-89799756802350639652007-01-24T07:55:00.000-08:002007-01-24T07:55:00.000-08:00Simon, I agree with your comment on the blog that ...Simon, I agree with your comment on the blog that each of the three main branches of your mind map are inter-related, and I'd further add that all three as a whole are rarely consistent from project to project. I think it's an important distinction that each project requires it's own pre-planning process to define all the branches on the map. I think companies have a tendency to repeat what's familiar or follow an established process rather than approach each project as a blank slate. It's the blank slate approach that fosters creativity and a "what's-best-for-this-content" attitude, and that's when the best learning happens.<br /><br />Also, I'd suggest adding a branch under "2. Simulation Design / Interface" for "Character(s)." They're a major consideration for what the simulation will look like, how large the interface needs to be, and the graphic style used. Since a "character" can be a document, a software application, a person or persons, an inanimate object, etc., a lot of decisions are made based on who or what the character is and how the simulation will flow through him, her, or it.<br /><br />Really good stuff, Simon. You also mentioned that you've been reading some elearning books lately. Any other rock-solid recommendations?Phil Sueperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02739917451078368221noreply@blogger.com