Virtual Worlds is now Virtual Environments
So you may have noticed a name change for this blog has taken place. Wondering why? Well the main driver is that virtual worlds does not really cover all of the topics being discussed in this blog. This blog started out mainly focusing on virtual world activity but has grown in scope since its launch in 2007. We have posts on virtual web based environments (mostly as relates to events), augmented reality, gaming, and of course virtual worlds so it seemed only fitting to change the name to more accurately reflect the content being shared.
The growth of the topics covered via this blog became very clear when I went to create this round up of articles on all things virtual. The articles included cover:
- augmented reality systems to make driving safer (including a video demonstration)
- the potential impact on carbon emmisions via the use of virtual meetings and events
- online gaming to reward kids for practicing positive social behaviours
- the trend towards virtual hyrbid event as an extension of a physical event
Featured Articles:
- This article is near and dear to my heart as I seriously hate driving because it scares me. So now imagine being able to see through a wall or blind corner before getting to it and the possible danger on the other side. A group of scientists have created an augmented reality system that could allow you to do just this! View the video below to see a demonstration.
- “When we consider that every week there are international conferences involving thousands of participants, virtual events ... would have a huge impact on emissions.” Read more on why the United Nations is calling for greater use of information technology in the new green economy.
- “What if we build community, encouraging love of nature and the outdoors…by using those ‘magic seeds’ earned online to be exchanged offline, partnering with a school gardening program or nonprofit like Plant A Tree Today, so kids can literally see their efforts to help climate control grow and thrive?” Read more about Dizzywood, an online game, that uses games to help kids with building self-confidence and rewards them for developing positive social behaviors.
- “If you want to survive and thrive, you better. Social media is a must to get to the younger audience.” Read more on why many event producers, 70% according to one survey, are creating a virtual hybrid event to compliment their physical event.
Posted by Dannette Veale at 02:42PM PST
Clara James Nov 10, 2009
You do not know but if it is possible for you to be in two different places at one time? Yes this is possible and it is just because of this virtual environment. One of my teacher have got 2 lectures at the same time and unfortunately both of them were of equal importance. He ran the aviator at one place and deliver his lecture just because with the help of virtual environment which had same effect as it is a real lecturer.