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Using Virtual Worlds in Educational Settings

Author : Lisa Jacka
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351395122
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (513 download)

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Download or read book Using Virtual Worlds in Educational Settings written by Lisa Jacka and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-01-12 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds

Author : Brian C. Nelson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136863036
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds written by Brian C. Nelson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds, the first book focused specifically on how to design virtual worlds for educational purposes, explores: • the history and evolution of virtual worlds • the theories behind the use of virtual worlds for learning • the design of curricula in virtual worlds • design guidelines for elements experienced in virtual worlds that support learning • design guidelines for learning quests and activities in virtual worlds. The authors also examine the theories and associated design principles used to create embedded assessments in virtual worlds. Finally, a framework and methodology is provided to assist professionals in evaluating "off-the-shelf" virtual worlds for use in educational and training settings. Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds will be invaluable both as a professional resource and as a textbook for courses within Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, and Library Media programs that focus on gaming or online learning environments.

Serious Games and Virtual Worlds in Education, Professional Development, and Healthcare

Author : Klaus Bredl
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466636742
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Serious Games and Virtual Worlds in Education, Professional Development, and Healthcare by : Klaus Bredl

Download or read book Serious Games and Virtual Worlds in Education, Professional Development, and Healthcare written by Klaus Bredl and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-03-31 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.

Learning in Virtual Worlds

Author : Sue Gregory
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
ISBN 13 : 177199133X
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (719 download)

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Download or read book Learning in Virtual Worlds written by Sue Gregory and published by Athabasca University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Immersive Environments, Augmented Realities, and Virtual Worlds: Assessing Future Trends in Education

Author : DAgustino, Steven
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466627018
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Immersive Environments, Augmented Realities, and Virtual Worlds: Assessing Future Trends in Education by : DAgustino, Steven

Download or read book Immersive Environments, Augmented Realities, and Virtual Worlds: Assessing Future Trends in Education written by DAgustino, Steven and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology has had direct impact on education in increasing the way that society continues to learn. Applications of immersive environments, virtual worlds, and augmented reality have significant implications for how teaching and learning are achieved in contemporary education. Immersive Environments, Augmented Realities and Virtual Worlds: Assessing Future Trends in Education brings together current research and performance in trends in education. While examining cyber behavior and the use of virtual worlds, immersive technologies and augmented realities aim to improve teaching and enhancing learning.

Current and Prospective Applications of Virtual Reality in Higher Education

Author : Choi, Dong Hwa
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799849619
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Book Synopsis Current and Prospective Applications of Virtual Reality in Higher Education by : Choi, Dong Hwa

Download or read book Current and Prospective Applications of Virtual Reality in Higher Education written by Choi, Dong Hwa and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the last decade, virtual reality has been utilized in diverse fields such as entertainment, medicine, and industry. Recently, virtual reality has been applied in educational settings in order to transform student learning and experiences through such methods as building prototypes using digital devices or exploring new cultures through immersive interactions. Teachers who can incorporate virtual reality into their classrooms can provide their students with more meaningful learning experiences and can witness higher engagement. Current and Prospective Applications of Virtual Reality in Higher Education is a cutting-edge academic research book that provides comprehensive research on the integration of virtual reality in education programs and establishes foundations for course design, program development, and institutional strategic planning. The book covers an overall understanding and approach to virtual reality in education, specific applications of using virtual reality in higher education, and prospects and issues of virtual reality in the future. Highlighting a wide range of topics such as gamification, teacher training, and virtual reality, this book is ideal for teachers, instructional designers, curriculum developers, academicians, program developers, administrators, educational software developers, policymakers, researchers, education professionals, and students.

Collaborative Learning in a Global World

Author : Miri Shonfeld
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1641134674
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book Collaborative Learning in a Global World written by Miri Shonfeld and published by IAP. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 21st century has brought about changes in every aspect of life through ubiquitous technology and Internet-based social media. The distances between cultures and continents have narrowed, the world has become flat, and multicultural work-teams composed of members from different countries have become a daily reality in global businesses. However, in many ways these global changes in work practices have only just begun to have an impact on education. To better prepare students for the information age, researchers and policy makers largely agree about the skills needed for shared knowledge construction. Indeed, the education systems in several different countries have begun to integrate these skills into teaching and learning and are placing a strong emphasis on their implementation (Melamed et al, 2010; Resta et al, 2011). In 2015 the OECD PISA exam for the first time, included assessment of collaborative problem-solving in its country-by-country comparison. Collaborative learning is not a trivial challenge nor is it intuitive for all teachers and learners. One must acquire and practice the essential skills in order to successfully work in a team. Consequently it is essential to train teachers in collaborative teamwork, as they must serve as role models for students. In addition, new tools and practices become available at a rate that outpaces the abilities of many higher education institutions to adopt and implement. This book surveys the current state of the field and provides theoretical guidance and practical examples to help meet the gaps in research, development and practice.

Teaching Literature in Virtual Worlds

Author : Allen Webb
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136863737
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book Teaching Literature in Virtual Worlds written by Allen Webb and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-12 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the realities and possibilities of utilizing on-line virtual worlds as teaching tools for specific literary works? Through engaging and surprising stories from classrooms where virtual worlds are in use, this book invites readers to understand and participate in this emerging and valuable pedagogy. It examines the experience of high school and college literature teachers involved in a pioneering project to develop virtual worlds for literary study, detailing how they created, utilized, and researched different immersive and interactive virtual reality environments to support the teaching of a wide range of literary works. Readers see how students role-play as literary characters, extending and altering character conduct in purposeful ways ,and how they explore on-line, interactive literature maps, museums, archives, and game worlds to analyze the impact of historical and cultural setting, language, and dialogue on literary characters and events. This book breaks exciting ground, offering insights, pedagogical suggestions, and ways for readers to consider the future of this innovative approach to teaching literary texts.

Foundations and Trends in Smart Learning

Author : Maiga Chang
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811369089
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Foundations and Trends in Smart Learning written by Maiga Chang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the interplay between pedagogy and technology, and their fusion for the advancement of smart learning environments. It discusses various components of this interplay, including learning and assessment paradigms, social factors and policies, emerging technologies, innovative application of mature technologies, transformation of curriculum and teaching behavior, transformation of administration, best infusion practices, and piloting of new ideas. The book provides an archival forum for researchers, academics, practitioners and industry professionals interested and/or engaged in reforming teaching and learning methods by promoting smart learning environments. It also facilitates discussions and constructive dialogue among various stakeholders on the limitations of existing learning environments, the need for reform, innovative uses of emerging pedagogical approaches and technologies, and sharing and promoting best practices, leading to the evolution, design and implementation of smart learning environments.

Augmented Reality in Educational Settings

Author :
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004408843
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Augmented Reality in Educational Settings written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended to provide teachers and researchers with a wide range of ideas from researchers working to integrate the new technology of Augmented Reality into educational settings and processes.

Emerging Tools and Applications of Virtual Reality in Education

Author : Choi, Dong Hwa
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466698381
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Emerging Tools and Applications of Virtual Reality in Education by : Choi, Dong Hwa

Download or read book Emerging Tools and Applications of Virtual Reality in Education written by Choi, Dong Hwa and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virtual reality is the next frontier of communication. As technology exponentially evolves, so do the ways in which humans interact and depend upon it. It only follows that to educate and stimulate the next generation of industry leaders, one must use the most innovative tools available. By coupling education with the most immersive technology available, teachers may inspire students in exciting new ways. Emerging Tools and Applications of Virtual Reality in Education explores the potential and practical uses of virtual reality in classrooms with a focus on pedagogical and instructional outcomes and strategies. This title features current experiments in the use of augmented reality in teaching and highlights the effects it had on students. The authors also illustrate the use of technology in teaching the humanities, as students well-rounded in the fields of technology and communication are covetable in the workforce. This book will inspire educators, administrators, librarians, students of education, and virtual reality software developers to push the limits of their craft.

Assessing the Effectiveness of Virtual Technologies in Foreign and Second Language Instruction

Author : Kruk, Mariusz
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522572872
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Book Synopsis Assessing the Effectiveness of Virtual Technologies in Foreign and Second Language Instruction by : Kruk, Mariusz

Download or read book Assessing the Effectiveness of Virtual Technologies in Foreign and Second Language Instruction written by Kruk, Mariusz and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-12-21 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last few decades, the use of virtual technologies in education, including foreign/second language instruction, has developed into a substantial field of study. Through virtual technologies, language learners can develop metacognitive and metalinguistic skills, and they can practice the language by interacting with real/virtual users or virtual objects, a very important issue for language learners who have no or little contact with native or target language speakers outside the classroom. Assessing the Effectiveness of Virtual Technologies in Foreign and Second Language Instruction provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of virtual technologies and applications in engaging language learners both within and outside the classroom. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as game-based learning, online classrooms, and learning management systems, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, scholars, educators, graduate-level students, software developers, instructional designers, linguists, and education administrators seeking current research on how virtual technologies can be utilized and interpreted methodologically in virtual classroom settings.

Implementing Augmented Reality Into Immersive Virtual Learning Environments

Author : Russell, Donna
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799842231
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Implementing Augmented Reality Into Immersive Virtual Learning Environments written by Russell, Donna and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The potential to integrate augmented reality into educational settings has led to the development of myriad programs for implementing these transformative technologies into education. However, the transformative learning processes possible for learners can best be developed through integration in immersive virtual learning environments. The integration of augmented reality (AR) technologies into education involves matching the potential of AR with the most effective instructional model for immersing learners in the learning process. With current research focused heavily on blended or online learning, augmented reality fits right into the new technologies and trends that are being developed and utilized on a consistent basis. There is a need for research that provides detailed curriculum guides, templates for designing virtual worlds, evaluation processes, and immersive learning procedures that can be utilized to provide the best educational environment for student success. Implementing Augmented Reality Into Immersive Virtual Learning Environments provides current research for the integration of transformative new technologies into multiple educational settings. Examining the why, what, and how of integrating augmented reality into immersive virtual learning technologies, this book covers various educational settings, such as nursing education, sports coaching, language education, and more. While highlighting the benefits for virtual reality, its role in remote learning, the logistics of simulation, and branches of it such as gamification, this book is ideally intended for teachers, school administrators, teacher educators, practitioners, IT specialists, educational software developers, researchers, academicians, and students interested in integrating augmented reality in educational programs.

Methodologies and Use Cases on Extended Reality for Training and Education

Author : Correia, Anacleto
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1668434008
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (684 download)

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Download or read book Methodologies and Use Cases on Extended Reality for Training and Education written by Correia, Anacleto and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-06-24 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extended reality has been applied in training and educational settings to transform teaching and learning experiences through immersive environments. The incorporation of extended reality into classrooms and training sessions can provide students and trainees with more meaningful learning and training experiences by increasing their motivation. Besides being able to be used in the classroom to illustrate complex concepts, simulations, and scenarios, extended reality has numerous applications in professional training to discover solutions to problems to learn how to respond to dangerous circumstances without putting their own life or the lives of others at risk. Methodologies and Use Cases on Extended Reality for Training and Education presents the forefront of research regarding the integration of extended reality in training and educational programs and establishes the foundations for course design, program development, and institutions’ training and education policy planning. It provides an overall approach to extended reality in education without failing to mention applications of using extended reality in institutions of different levels of education. Covering topics such as 3D visualization, student perceptions, and laboratory virtualization, this premier reference source is a dynamic resource for instructional designers, curriculum developers, program developers, faculty and administers of both K-12 and higher education, educational software developers, educators, pre-service teachers, teacher educators, government officials, researchers, and academicians.

Design of Technology-Enhanced Learning

Author : Matt Bower
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787149110
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (871 download)

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Download or read book Design of Technology-Enhanced Learning written by Matt Bower and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-17 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains how educational research can inform the design of technology-enhanced learning environments. After laying pedagogical, technological and content foundations, it analyses learning in Web 2.0, Social Networking, Mobile Learning and Virtual Worlds to derive nuanced principles for technology-enhanced learning design.

Experiential Learning in Virtual Worlds

Author :
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004372156
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Experiential Learning in Virtual Worlds written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Researching Learning in Virtual Worlds

Author : Anna Peachey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 184996047X
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (499 download)

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Download or read book Researching Learning in Virtual Worlds written by Anna Peachey and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-02-05 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.