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 aspects 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.
Contributors include Paul M. Baker, Francesca Bertacchini, Leanne
Cameron, Chris Campbell, Helen S. Farley, Laura Fedeli, Sue Gregory,
Christopher Hardy, Bob Heller, Vicki Knox, Shailey Minocha, Jessica
Pater, Margarita Pérez García, Mike Procter, Torsten Reiners, Paul
Resta, Corbin Rose, Miri Shonfeld, Ann Smith, Layla F. Tabatabaie,
Assunta Tavernise, Robert L. Todd, Steven Warburton, and Stephany F.
Wilkes.
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ISBN
9781771991353
Publisert
2017
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AU Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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