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1 online resource. |
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Issues in distance education, 1919-4382 |
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Issues in distance education series.
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Contents |
Prologue -- Foreword -- Section 1: Human-Computer Interaction. Chapter 1: Navigation and Wayfinding in Learning Spaces in 3D Virtual Worlds / Shailey Minocha and Christopher Hardy -- Chapter 2: Communication Modality, Learning, and Second Life / Stephany F. Wilkes -- Chapter 3: Virtual Body: Implications for Identity, Interaction, and Didactics / Laura Fedeli -- Chapter 4: (In)Accessible Learning in Virtual Worlds / Robert L. Todd, Jessica Pater, and Paul M.A. Baker -- Chapter 5: Benefits of Second Life in the Ageing Population / Ann Smith -- Chapter 6: The Reality of Authentic Learning in Virtual Worlds / Helen S. Farley -- Section 2: Advanced Technology. Chapter 7: Conversational Agents in Second Life: Freudbot / Bob Heller, Mike Procter, and Corbin Rose -- Chapter 8: Virtual Bots, Their Influence on Virtual Worlds, and How They Can Increase Interactivity and Immersion through VirtualPREX / Torsten Reiners, Sue Gregory, and Vicki Knox -- Section 3: Learning Design and Implementation. Chapter 9: Analyzing Teaching Practices in Second Life: A Design Taxonomy for the Implementation of Workshops in Virtual Worlds / Steven Warburton and Margarita Perez Garcia -- Chapter 10: Netconnect Virtual Worlds: Results of a Learning Experience / Francesca Bertacchini and Assunta Tavernise -- Chapter 11: Scaffolding Learning Through the Use of Virtual Worlds / Chris Campbell and Leanne Cameron -- Chapter 12: Challenges and Strategies in Designing Cross-National Learning: Team Projects in Virtual Worlds / Paul Resta and Miri Shonfeld -- Chapter 13: Introduction to Laws Relevant to Virtual Worlds in Higher Education / Layla F. Tabatabaie -- Epilogue. |
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Virtual reality in education.
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Shared virtual environments.
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Three-dimensional imaging.
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EDUCATION -- Administration -- General.
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EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions.
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Shared virtual environments. (OCoLC)fst01740543
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Three-dimensional imaging. (OCoLC)fst01150331
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Virtual reality in education. (OCoLC)fst01167699
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| Added Author |
Lee, Mark J. W., 1981- editor.
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Tynan, Belinda, editor.
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Dalgarno, Barney, editor.
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Gregory, Sue, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Learning in virtual worlds. Issues in distance education series Issues in distance education (CaOONL)20159076617 |
| ISBN |
9781771991346 (electronic bk.) |
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1771991348 (electronic bk.) |
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9781771991353 (electronic bk.) |
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1771991356 (electronic bk.) |
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9781771991360 (electronic bk.) |
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1771991364 (electronic bk.) |
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