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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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Gregory, Sue (Editor ), Lee, Mark J. W., 1981- (Editor ), Dalgarno, Barney (Editor ), Tynan, Belinda (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Edmonton, AB : AU Press, Athabasca University, [2016]
Colección:Issues in distance education series.
Temas:
Virtual reality in education.
Shared virtual environments.
Human-computer interaction.
Réalité virtuelle en éducation.
Environnements virtuels partagés.
Interaction personne-ordinateur.
EDUCATION > Administration > General.
EDUCATION > Organizations & Institutions.
Shared virtual environments
Three-dimensional imaging
Virtual reality in education
Electronic books.
Libros electronicos.
Ressources Internet.
e-books.
Livres numériques.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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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