Comments on: Eight Types Of Virtual Experiences

By: Affiliate

Affiliate — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:33:37 +0000

Affiliate Crunch…

I saw this really good post today….

By: Ching Ya

Ching Ya — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:17:33 +0000

These are some really great ideas. Personally I enjoy Webinars, have tried podcast once though. To implement them in events or blogging experience is a great challenge, however I assume some practices are in need too. Will share this on my fan page — something worth trying if not now, future events. Stumbled.

@wchingya
Social/Blogging Tracker

By: John Haydon

John Haydon — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:24:53 +0000

@Jeff – Online is better? Wow – who knew is right!

By: Jeff Hurt

Jeff Hurt — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:51:27 +0000

@johnhaydon
Thanks for adding to the conversation. I think it depends on the goal of the meeting. If collaboration is a goal, research shows that online is better and improves collaboration than face-to-face. Who knew? Right? Comparing How Students Collaborate to Learn About the Self and Relationships in a Real-Time Non-Turn-Taking Online and Turn-Taking Face-to-Face Environment

@Tony
Yea, I got a name spelled correctly! I so agree that webinars leading up to the event and even following the event are great ways to extend the content for an audiece. It also helps with retention and learning for sure. Thanks for adding to the discussion.

By: Tony Stubblebine

Tony Stubblebine — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:12:50 +0000

One thing some of our customers have done is a series of shorter virtual events or webinars leading up to the F2F event as a way of making sure people are prepared. This seemed like a bit of a trend in corporate meetings–keep the meeting on the schedule but make damn sure it makes people smarter. This included home work assignments on CrowdVine.

(Also, thanks for spelling our name correctly and even getting the capitalization right!)

By: John Haydon

John Haydon — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:50:26 +0000

Jeff – great round up of options for event coordinators.

I would think that the degree of collaboration among participants would effect what venues are used. For example, face-to-face in small groups is much better than a free-for-all on a teleconference line.

John

By: Jeff Hurt

Jeff Hurt — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:42:32 +0000

@Velchain (Dave Lutz):
Good points about providing the 2D alternative for those hosting meetings in 3D environments. Thanks for adding Digitell to the list as well and for adding to the conversation.

@Erica:
I love the term “Blended Event” for those that provide both face-to-face and virtual experiences. It’s a great term that the academic/education community has embraced and I’m also hearing it used for “interfaith” community experiences too. Vocabulary and words are so important so people have an understanding of our meanings. Blended Event does sound less threatening as Hybrid Event, at least in my opinion. Thanks for adding Sonic Foundry to the list too, especially regarding webinars and its partnership with Zerista Software.

@Cece:
Oops another misspelling. Spelling is not my strength! I’ve corrected it so people know the correct term. Shame on me.

Thanks for adding Twitter chats like #eventprofs to the list. That’s a great example of a virtual experience that provides social and informal learning with peers.

By: Csalomonlee

Csalomonlee — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:41:32 +0000

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for including InXpo (I see you prefer our alternate spelling =). Since someone already mentioned immersive virtual worlds, I would like to point out that Twitter group chats is a form of virtual meeting.

Like the #eventprofs chat, these happen all on Twitter using a common hashtag and happen at a specific day and time. The chat transcripts are then archived online via a wiki or other format.

Thanks!
Cece

By: Erica St. Angel

Erica St. Angel — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:01:24 +0000

Great round up Jeff.

In addition to Hybrid Event, we’re hearing/using the term Blended Event more and more.

It’s likely inspired by what’s been going on in the academic community with Blended Learning (a synergy which you’ve also covered in your post http://jeffhurtblog.com/2009/10/15/virtual-meetings-vindicated-studies-find-learning-online-better-than-face-to-face-instruction/).

We also find it to be an easy entry point – as in our case, you simply webcast what happens in the presentation room and make it available to people who couldn’t attend. And the content becomes a great base on which to build other social technologies.

Exciting to see the dialogue as the terminology continues to gel.

Erica St. Angel – @mediasite
Sonic Foundry

By: Dave Lutz

Dave Lutz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:46:12 +0000

A couple months ago, I sat in a live audience where two of the panelists/guest speakers joined in at different times as Avatars via Second Life (Virtualis). Another cool twist for a Hybrid Event. It was received very positively by the live participants.

With that said, there are a number of folks that aren’t too crazy about the Second Life (3D platform). Second Life has a dark side from a content and control standpoint. Virtualis is a super cool venue, but the tech learning curve is too steep for a one time or occasional visitor.

I’ve seen presentations about 3D meetings on Active Networks combined with a 2D alternative for those that don’t want to do the Avatar thing (good for non-techies). Seems more appropriate & professional for business meetings to me. One company that is focused on this is Digitell, Inc – http://www.digitellinc.com

Good conversation!

Dave Lutz – @velchain
Velvet Chainsaw Consulting