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

2. Ohio 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. Define Simulation

3. Ohio University Without Boundaries 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. Why Simulation

4. Ohio University Without Boundaries 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? Types of Simulation

5. Ohio University Without Boundaries definition Demo of an Ohio University Without Boundaries Simulation BMMC Demo

6. Ohio University Without Boundaries Where do I start? Where Do I Start

7. Ohio University Without Boundaries Identify a project manager! Identify a Project Manager

8. Gather Requirements Ohio 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?

9. Choose you Platform of Delivery Ohio University Without Boundaries Choose your poison… Other…

10. What Competencies Will You Need Ohio University Without Boundaries What competencies will be critical to completion of the project? Instructional Designer SME Audio Engineer Programmer Illustrators/Animator Graphic Designer Voice Talent

11. $$$ Ohio University Without Boundaries Instructional Designer SME Audio Engineer Programmer Illustrators/Animator Graphic Designer Voice Talent = $ $ $

12. Ohio University Without Boundaries 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.

13. Ohio University Without Boundaries 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 Production Team

14. Ohio University Without Boundaries OUWB – No character animators or illustrators. Oddcast characters provided affordable option. Oddcast Screen Shot

15. Ohio University Without Boundaries Life is a process. We are a process. The universe is a process. Anne Wilson Schaef Managing the process

16. User focus Ohio University Without Boundaries Design / Development Musts User focused design! User test throughout.

17. Wire frame Ohio University Without Boundaries Design / Development Musts User focused design! User test throughout. Wireframe after requirements defined

18. Design comps Ohio University Without Boundaries Design / Development Musts User focused design! User test throughout. Wireframe after requirements defined Design theme “Comps”

19. Deadlines Ohio University Without Boundaries Design / Development Musts User focused design! User test throughout. Wireframe after requirements defined Design theme “Comps” Deadlines / Milestones

20. Storyboard Ohio University Without Boundaries Design / Development Musts User focused design! User test throughout. Wireframe after requirements defined Design theme “Comps” Deadlines / Milestones Storyboard Simulation flow

21. Locked cut Ohio University Without Boundaries Design / Development Musts User focused design! User test throughout. Wireframe after requirements defined Design theme “Comps” Deadlines / Milestones Storyboard Simulation flow “Locked cut” before audio work

22. Test more Ohio University Without Boundaries Design / Development Musts 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

23. Design by committee Ohio University Without Boundaries Design Don'ts Design by committee

24. Design to user, Not feasibility Ohio University Without Boundaries Design Don'ts Design by committee Designing to feasibility

25. Avoid “I thinks” Ohio University Without Boundaries Design Don'ts Design by committee Designing to feasibility Avoid “I thinks” and “I feels” beyond theme comp phase. Base changes on user test data

26. Brave New World Ohio University Without Boundaries 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.

27. OUWB Ohio University Without Boundaries Leaders 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: keesey@ohio.edu