quarta-feira, 30 de dezembro de 2009

Porter's forces tool

Hello everyone,
Today we are presenting a tool that can be used in the training sessions. It is finishing development, and we are looking for your comments and suggestions.
This tool allows a teacher to organize discussion in topics such as Porter's forces (strategies / threats) so that trainees/students can play with it to develop models of opposing forces. The tool has an arrow in the center. Above and below this arrow, there are several small cylinders, which are used to define the strength of downward forces (threats) and the strength of upward forces (strategies).

How to use it?

Easy! You'll see T-shaped buttons. Clicking on them will pop up an area where you can place text, so that all participants know what a specific force represents. To enter text in this area, you only need to chat after clicking the T, following the instructions provided. For instance, if after clicking the T it says "type /99 text", you can chat:
/99 The threat of substitute products or services
...and this will display "The threat of substitute products or services" in the force column.

At any moment, one can click on the cilinders that compose a force column, and that indicates how strong it is. Filled (painted) cilinders represent the force's strength, empty (transparent) cilinders are ignored. As discussion evolves, simply click them.
The central arrow will tilt down or up, according to the strengths of all downward and upward forces, so you can create models where forces even out (and the arrow is balanced), or where the arrow tilts down (downward forces are stronger than upward forces) or tilts up (upward forces are stronger than downward forces).
Basically, it's an interactive graphic which you can use in discussion and then take a screenshot in the end to illustrate some final text on what was discussed.

Please leave your comments.

domingo, 22 de novembro de 2009

Library - New decoration

Hello everyone,
Today I wiil show the new decoration of library. As suggested by various elements of the VITA project, the decoration has more space to work, is more attractive, with some plants to help beautify!
Here are a few suggestive images..
stairs
Here are more work spaces, and a giant screenSnapshot_004
These are some images example, if you click any of them is directed to the second version of library album.

Please enjoy.

domingo, 15 de novembro de 2009

First Version of Library

Hi everbody,
Today I present to you the first version of the library of Vita Campus. The idea of this building is to use an architecture of palace.
So here are some pictures. Note that is not complete, is the first version!
This is the front of the building with several windows, it´s very atractive.

The next picture shows the first floor of the library. In this floor there are a few sofas where visitors can speak about the classes. The are also some decorative bookcases.Vita project Library - 1ºfloor
On the second floor, there is a small meeting area with a huge plasma tv to project images or video.Vita project Library

The connection between these two floors is made through these stairs.Vita project Library -stairs


I hope you enjoy this first version, and please leave your opinion!

sábado, 10 de outubro de 2009

Rome´s Coliseum


Hi everyone,
Today, i will show the rome´s coliseum. This coliseum was adapted to the classes, and have one big screen in air to show some matter about the lessons.

In top of rome´s coliseum are all flags of the countries that belong to Vita Project.I think that is important show all countries that are help in this project.
Please enjoy the photos and leave your opinion!

Best Regards,

quarta-feira, 30 de setembro de 2009

The last one small classroom

Hello partners!

This post is about one more VITA classroom of our campus that I want show you.
This classroom have been built inspired in two romanian architectures:

The first is the tradicional architecture (the tower is the mark)...


... the other achictecture is more modern, present in one romanian recent building (look at, for example, the walls arrangement).


In the first floor, we have a living room with sofas for the trainees sit and talking. On left, next to the door, we have also a placard with important information.


In second floor we have one classroom with one board and one small table in the middle.


In the second floor yet, we have a place prepared for conferences, debates, or basically for training on roundtable.


In outside of second floor, we have a nice balcony.


The access between the floors can be done by the stairs, inside the tower.


Finally, in roof, we have a information for the avatars landing.


I hope that you like and I'm waiting for feedback comments!

segunda-feira, 7 de setembro de 2009

Reception of Vita Campus - Greek Temple



Today i show you a reception of Vita Campus.
This reception is the greek temple.
When an avatar enters in second life for the Vita Campus, he will be automatically sent to the greek temple, that is the reception.
In this local that visitors will have useful information about the project, map of islands, etc.
From here,the avatar can teleport to other islands if he wish.

Here are some photos of the greek temple, enjoy it, and please let your opinion. Is important.

This is the front of temple, as you can see, the greek temple is very large because this is the reception, it´s possible receive many avatars in the same time.
Another perspective of greek temple...look at the temple is big.

the interior of greek temple,


In soon, the temple will have information boards, maps, teleport area etc.

sexta-feira, 4 de setembro de 2009

Another Classroom of VITA Campus

This classroom is in a typical mountain house made of wood.
I tried to give a welcoming and warm air to the house, but for decoration i would like to hear new ideas that you may have, among other ideas of course.
To see what I mean, look at the following photos:

Overview from outside.

The first floor with: sofas, a table and fireplace with one LCD.

The stairs from the second floor.
The second floor have the classroom.

I hope you enjoyed it and wait for your comments!

Another Classroom of VITA Campus

The classroom is inside a building in glass, where the avatars have a great view to the outside. As a building with lots of light.
In the classroom I am not sure about the decorations will be needed more? Change some of the used? I hope for your help.
To see what I mean, look at the following photos:
This is the entrance to the house.
Living or waiting room with a table, a sofa and two LCD's.
Living or waiting room, stairs from de second floor.
The classroom is on the second floor.
Overview from outside.

I hope you enjoyed it and wait for your comments!

The amphitheater version beta 1.0

This is an important building for the campus VITA, because it will serve as a place where the seminars will be given and can be used as a forum for debate.
In this version of the construction of the amphitheater not feel totally safe with the textures used, and would appreciate ideas for decorations. For this story with your help.
Below I show some images in order to help me:


This is a overview form the amphitheater, the large white board will serve to show the passage from slides.
View from the stands where avatars can sit in the red cushions
Overview from behind.
Front overview.

I hope you enjoyed it and wait for your comments!

quinta-feira, 3 de setembro de 2009

The team of builders had a meeting yesterday to talk about constructions and set new goals. We are motivated and soon will send news.


quarta-feira, 26 de agosto de 2009

Studying island sizes

Today we left here a few screenshots about the study of island sizes.
The big island will be the volcano.

From another perspective..

Here we put one classroom to see if the size of island is correct.
In soon we will show the final result of the islands.

terça-feira, 25 de agosto de 2009

Another Classroom of Vita Campus

Here´s another classroom!
This classroom was inspired in a Finnish building.

Here are some screenshots about this classroom. Enjoy!
This is a small bar where trainee can talk after or before the classes.

The main entry that contains information such teleport area or a landmark giver..

The classroom where the training will be given..

From another perspective...

Please leave your opinion!!

Builder team meeting

The team of builders has been working from their homes, developing the various classrooms and features of the VITA campus.
Here's a sample shot from today's meeting at the UTAD sim:

segunda-feira, 10 de agosto de 2009

First ClassRoom of VITA CAMPUS

The first classroom of the campus was built.

Here we are the photos of the classroom with a brief explanation.

First of all we have a photo from the outside of the building.

Here you can see a beautiful garden and the architecture of the building, with some Greek features.












Then, in the hall of the building you can see the area of teleport to other islands of the Vita campus, as an object that give a landmark of place, and a book that will contain information about the classroom and the campus.






















On upstairs is the classroom, where the training will be given.