Product Based Virtual Worlds For College Recruiting

Editor's Notes

1. Do you mean like no dependency to purchase a system, you can download and set up on your own? Because there is still some dependency if they don't know what they are doing...I have changed it to say Can host it yourself
2. These all seem negative. Are there any positives that could be added? Maybe at least change the wording so its not so negative..?I think you should avoid using “must” because that is not ALWAYS the case (maybe that’s also why it sounds so negative to me)I have changed them around. Let me know. :D
3. My comments are still on this slide:1 – You listed VastPark on the previous slide alsoChanged it.. Took it off commercial
4. Perceived Value To The General PublicMore Case Studies are providing outcomes Companies are realizing the value of Virtual WorldsParents are allowing children to spend more time in virtual worldsMore FundingWith an increase of users becomes an increase in funding for projects.More venture capitalists are willing to invest in virtual worldsEase of useBandwidth is increasing exponentiallyPurchasing of virtual goods is becoming easierComputer hardware is becoming cheaperVirtual Worlds are becoming more user friendlyIEEE and IED are working on Virtual Worlds Standards
5. Your line “they do this with maps in Call of Duty right now” is that what your showing in the image? I don’t really understand the relevance. If your just wanting to point out that the do that with videos games I think you should say that, rather than naming a specific game.Change it to just video games
6. Spark interest from the video game generations entering collegeAllow for a personal connection via distance for the admissions rep and the potential student
7. ProsAble to build the University yourself, but then have a learning curve to build it and quality might not be as high as if you hired a company that did it solelyAble to have representative within the worldTools like media on a prim. voice and other collaboration tools more widely availableAvailability of resources like the marketplaceAble to have analytical data about who came in
8. Able to provide content material for the students to learnDifficulty with the platform such as firewalls and port restrictions that will hinder your potential students from getting into this space quickly and effectivelyMy note is still on this one: I don’t understand the last bullet because Avatars can be anything. They are controlled by people, but they don’t have to be “human”I have changed to Strong Community
9. Have to create an account online then download a client to access the world (not browser based)Cumbersome to get into the world, Create account online, learn basics, leave tutorial space, find destination.Prim based creation of SL is unique to itself/OS, no cross compatibility on 3d models (Until Mesh imports)Second life permissions system can get in the way of basic interactions. Pop ups to allow an object to animate your avatar.Without more substantial lighting/shadows SL often looks graphically outdated.All world/items are server based, meaning networking with many clients can be slower/less stable
10. Have to create an account online then download a client to access the world (not browser based)Cumbersome to get into the world, Create account online, learn basics, leave tutorial space, find destination.Prim based creation of SL is unique to itself/OS, no cross compatibility on 3d models (Until Mesh imports)Second life permissions system can get in the way of basic interactions. Pop ups to allow an object to animate your avatar.Without more substantial lighting/shadows SL often looks graphically outdated.All world/items are server based, meaning networking with many clients can be slower/less stable
11. Able to build the University yourselfIs similar to Second Life, doesn’t have all the same tools and abilities, but also gives you more freedom to “own” your own virtual world / grid (may want to highlight somehow that is similar to having a website..?)Able to host OpenSim yourself via dedicated server (behind firewall?)
12. Able to build the University yourselfEverything must be built from scratch, tools must be either created or imported into the systemIs similar to Second Life, doesn’t have all the same tools and abilities, but also gives you more freedom to “own” your own virtual world / grid (may want to highlight somehow that is similar to having a website..?)Able to host OpenSim yourself via dedicated server (behind firewall?)Able to assign a URL to the IP address of your dedicated serverAble to conduct tours of the campusWill not get high quality as you can with other virtual worldsHave to download Client to run it - entire user registration system must be created, and can be difficult for novice users to get into the worldHave to setup grid which takes time and technical expertise for a userHave to open a bunch of ports for users to be able to use it
13. Have to create an account online then download a client to access the world (not browser based)Prim based creation of SL is unique to itself/OS, no cross compatibility on 3d models (Until Mesh imports)Second life permissions system can get in the way of basic interactions. Pop ups to allow an object to animate your avatar.Without more substantial lighting/shadows SL/OS often looks graphically outdated.All world/items are server based, meaning networking with many clients can be slower/less stable
14. Not sure what you mean the last bullet, but assuming you do. (in my comment: not sure what you mean here? Like not bots? have you asked Devon about that?)I have taken it out and changed it to Small development community
15. Able to download and run if you have Java on your computerGreat for showing presentations due to collaboration toolsHas the ability to import 3D models from applications like Maya, 3D Studio Max, Google WarehouseAble to use voice and text chat to communicateLarge number of collaboration tools available
16. More convenient than SL and Opensim as it can run via javaAble to download and run if you have Java on your computerGreat for showing presentations but the quality of the 3D is poorHas the ability to import 3D models from applications like Maya, 3D Studio Max, Google Warehouse, etc. but lack of high end graphics rendering cause a considerable loss in qualityAble to use voice and text chat to communicateLarge number of collaboration tools availableRequires highest level of programming / computer skills to set-up, run, and develop
17. 3D Virtual Campus ToursFully browser based3mb plug-in to your browser with no DLL’s installed on your computerWeb-based admin system that tracks events, users, chat history logs, etc. Able to track analytical data to find out where students wentMMO software so we can handle 500 concurrent usersOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
18. 3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
19. My note is still on this one: if your going to talk about simplicity I don't think avatar appearance is a highlight of that. Need to highlight how easy it is to get in and use.Change it. :D Works?3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
20. 3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
21. 3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth and Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
22. 3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
23. 3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
24. 3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
25. 3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus