Teaching And Learning In Virtual Worlds
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Learning In Virtual Worlds
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Author : Sue Gregory
language : en
Publisher: Athabasca University Press
Release Date : 2016-04-01
Learning In Virtual Worlds written by Sue Gregory and has been published by Athabasca University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-01 with Education categories.
Three-dimensional (3D) immersive virtual worlds have been touted as being capable of facilitating highly interactive, engaging, multimodal learning experiences. Much of the evidence gathered to support these claims has been anecdotal but the potential that these environments hold to solve traditional problems in online and technology-mediated education—primarily learner isolation and student disengagement—has resulted in considerable investments in virtual world platforms like Second Life, OpenSimulator, and Open Wonderland by both professors and institutions. To justify this ongoing and sustained investment, institutions and proponents of simulated learning environments must assemble a robust body of evidence that illustrates the most effective use of this powerful learning tool. In this authoritative collection, a team of international experts outline the emerging trends and developments in the use of 3D virtual worlds for teaching and learning. They explore aspec ts of learner interaction with virtual worlds, such as user wayfinding in Second Life, communication modes and perceived presence, and accessibility issues for elderly or disabled learners. They also examine advanced technologies that hold potential for the enhancement of learner immersion and discuss best practices in the design and implementation of virtual world-based learning interventions and tasks. By evaluating and documenting different methods, approaches, and strategies, the contributors to Learning in Virtual Worlds offer important information and insight to both scholars and practitioners in the field.
Higher Education In Virtual Worlds
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Author : Charles Wankel
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2009-11-23
Higher Education In Virtual Worlds written by Charles Wankel and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-23 with Education categories.
Targeted at educators and researchers wishing to use virtual environments in their teaching practice, this work provides practical advice specifically for educators in higher education. It focuses on the use of Second Life - a free, readily-accessible virtual world which is increasingly being used for both formal and informal learning.
Using Virtual Worlds In Educational Settings
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Author : Lisa Jacka
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-01-12
Using Virtual Worlds In Educational Settings written by Lisa Jacka and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-12 with Education categories.
The building of communities outside of the traditional brick-and-mortar base of a school or university is at a significant point in time; virtual worlds bridge the gap between 2D web spaces online and 3D physical spaces of the classroom, providing teachers and students alike with opportunities to connect and collaborate in ways that were previously unimaginable. Providing insight into this new age of teaching, Using Virtual Worlds in Educational Settings presents a collection of practical, evidence-based ideas that illustrate the capacity for immersive virtual worlds to be integrated successfully in higher education and school settings. Examining research and stories from more than 1,000 students and six faculty members who introduced virtual worlds into their teaching and learning, this book contains practical examples of how virtual worlds can be introduced and supported, as well as reflections from faculty and students about their response to virtual worlds. This research will help teachers understand how to approach such a fundamental shift in pedagogy, how to liberate themselves from teacher-focused instruction and how to help students to develop their skills through collaboration. Outlining how and why virtual worlds could be the shift in pedagogy that teachers have been waiting for, Using Virtual Worlds in Educational Settings is an accessible, practical resource for educators to support their use of virtual worlds in teaching.
Understanding Learning In Virtual Worlds
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Author : Mark Childs
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-08-27
Understanding Learning In Virtual Worlds written by Mark Childs and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-27 with Computers categories.
Since the publication of the companion volume Researching Learning in Virtual Worlds in 2010, there has been a growth not only in the range and number of educational initiatives taking place in virtual worlds, but also in the depth of analysis of the nature of that education. Understanding Learning in Virtual Worlds reflects those changes through a collection of chapters that are extended versions of research presented at the second Researching Learning in Virtual Environments conference (ReLIVE 11), an international conference hosted by the Open University UK. Included in this book are chapters that explore the philosophical and methodological underpinnings of understanding learning in virtual worlds, identify and analyse the factors that support learning in these environments, and present case studies that demonstrate some of the various ways in which virtual worlds can be applied to facilitate learning and teaching. The links between learning in a virtual world and learning in the physical world are made apparent throughout, and the authors reveal how understanding learning in one informs the other. Understanding Learning in Virtual Worlds is an important book not only to those who teach in virtual worlds, but to anyone for whom understanding learning, in all its forms, is of interest.
Researching Learning In Virtual Worlds
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Author : Anna Peachey
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-02-05
Researching Learning In Virtual Worlds written by Anna Peachey and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-05 with Computers categories.
Most of the chapters in this book are extended papers from Research Learning in Virtual Environments (reLIVE08), an international conference held by the UK Open University in Milton Keynes in November 2008. Authors of the best papers and presentations from the conferences were invited to contribute to Research Learning in Virtual Worlds, the first book to specifically address research methods and related issues for education in virtual worlds. The book covers a range of research undertaken in virtual worlds. It opens with an accessible introduction both to the book and to the subject area, making it an ideal springboard for those who are new to research in this area. The subsequent ten chapters present work covering a range of research methodologies across a broad discipline base, providing essential reading for advanced undergraduate or postgraduate researchers working in education in virtual worlds, and engaging background material for researchers in similar and related disciplines.
Teaching And Learning In Virtual Worlds
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Author : C. A. DeCoursey
language : en
Publisher: Inter-Disciplinary.Net
Release Date : 2014
Teaching And Learning In Virtual Worlds written by C. A. DeCoursey and has been published by Inter-Disciplinary.Net this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Computer-assisted instruction categories.
This book explores the experience of learning and teaching in virtual worlds, in areas such as physics and biology, psychology and counselling, and healthcare.
Experiential Learning In Virtual Worlds
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2019-01-04
Experiential Learning In Virtual Worlds written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-04 with Social Science categories.
Preliminary Material /Mark Childs and Greg Withnail -- Virtual Worlds Enhancing Student Learning in Higher Education /Yvonne Masters and Sue Gregory -- Love It or Hate It: Students' Responses to the Experience of Virtual Worlds /Mark Childs and Anna Peachey -- Problem-Based Learning in Virtual Worlds: Two Case Studies in User Interface Design /Spyros Vosinakis , Panayiotis Koutsabasis , Panagiotis Zaharias and Marios Belk -- Lok'tar Ogar! Leadership in the World of Warcraft /Melissa Johnson Farrar -- Higher Education Professional Development on Virtual Worlds through Machinima of SLOODLE: Linking Moodle with Second Life /Sue Gregory -- The Courtship Hypothesis and Second Life: Explaining Sexual Behaviour in a Virtual World /Paul Jerry -- Experience as an Essential Aspect of Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World /Tomáš Bouda -- The Virtualopolis Archipelago: Creatively Interconnecting Work-based Virtual Scenarios /Karen Le Rossignol -- Virtual Hybridity: Multiracial Identity in Second Life Explored /Dean Anthony Fabi Gui -- The Future of Virtual Worlds /Mark Childs.
Teaching And Learning In Virtual Environments
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Author : Patricia C. Franks
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2016-09-26
Teaching And Learning In Virtual Environments written by Patricia C. Franks and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-26 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Useful to school librarians, teachers, and faculty, this book explains the range of possibilities for creating immersive learning experiences through the use of virtual worlds, virtual simulations, virtual collections, exhibits by libraries and museums, and archives. There is a renaissance occurring in education with immersive learning via virtual applications and environments, even at the elementary school level. This widespread new movement is happening over more platforms than before—Second Life, Open Sim, Unity3D, Curio, and others. Teaching and Learning in Virtual Environments: Archives, Museums, and Libraries presents readers with the scope of possibilities for education in virtual environments today. Written from the perspective of the practitioner, it provides a wealth of teaching tips for virtual environments and for combining virtual environments with other emerging technologies for libraries and education. Chapters describe how recent developments in technology have made web-based virtual worlds more accessible for teaching and learning and discuss the unique benefits and affordances of educating in virtual environments as well as their applications to different subjects. The teaching applications cover the primary and secondary school levels, higher education and graduate-level environments, and even beyond formal education into building immersive "information experiences" for professional training applications, library users, and the general public. The text provides an up-to-date overview for educators, academic and public librarians, and archives and museum staff on recent developments with immersive learning; presents innovative programs and teaching ideas; covers administrative issues; and addresses the student's perspective as well.
Serious Games And Virtual Worlds In Education Professional Development And Healthcare
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Author : Bredl, Klaus
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2013-03-31
Serious Games And Virtual Worlds In Education Professional Development And Healthcare written by Bredl, Klaus and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-31 with Computers categories.
"This book explains how digital environments can easily become familiar and beneficial for educational and professional development, with the implementation of games into various aspects of our environment"--Provided by publisher.
Virtual Reality In Education Breakthroughs In Research And Practice
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Author : Management Association, Information Resources
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2019-04-01
Virtual Reality In Education Breakthroughs In Research And Practice written by Management Association, Information Resources and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-01 with Computers categories.
Modern technology has infiltrated many facets of society, including educational environments. Through the use of virtual learning, educational systems can become more efficient at teaching the student population and break down cost and distance barriers to reach populations that traditionally could not afford a good education. Virtual Reality in Education: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is an essential reference source on the uses of virtual reality in K-12 and higher education classrooms with a focus on pedagogical and instructional outcomes and strategies. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as immersive virtual learning environments, virtual laboratories, and distance education, this publication is an ideal reference source for pre-service and in-service teachers, school administrators, principles, higher education faculty, K-12 instructors, policymakers, and researchers interested in virtual reality incorporation in the classroom.