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Direct linkKorolov, Maria – T.H.E. Journal, 2011
Unhappy with conditions in Second Life, educators are migrating to a developing virtual world that offers them greater autonomy and a safer platform for their students at far less a cost. OpenSimulator is an open source virtual world platform that schools can run for free on their own servers or can get cheaply and quickly--the space can be up and…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Computer Simulation, Social Systems, Internet
Demski, Jennifer – T.H.E. Journal, 2010
Moving from a traditional desktop computing environment to a virtualized solution is a daunting task. In this article, the author presents case histories of three districts that have made the conversion to virtual computing to learn about their experiences: What prompted them to make the move, and what were their objectives? Which obstacles prove…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Client Server Architecture, Computer Simulation, Data Collection
Waters, John K. – T.H.E. Journal, 2009
In this article, the author talks about the 3D virtual world known as Second Life and its potential as a learning platform. In the last few years, many colleges, universities, and libraries have established resources in what has become the preeminent multiuser virtual environment. Today, more than 100 Second Life "regions" are used for educational…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Social Networks, Computer Simulation, Educational Technology
Villano, Matt – T.H.E. Journal, 2008
The technology is simple: Mobile technologies such as handheld computers and global positioning systems work in sync to create an alternate, hybrid world that mixes virtual characters with the actual physical environment. The result is a digital simulation that offers powerful game-playing opportunities and allows students to become more engaged…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, College Faculty, Middle School Students, Mathematics Education
Demski, Jennifer – T.H.E. Journal, 2009
For a growing group of educators, the online role-playing game World of Warcraft, Blizzard Entertainment's massively popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), is a place to go to relax, network, and discover potential learning strategies-- and slay a few monsters if they get in the way. The online role-playing game World of…
Descriptors: Video Games, Role Playing, Fantasy, Computer Mediated Communication
Demski, Jennifer – T.H.E. Journal, 2009
Algebra, geometry, earth science, physics--these require patience and perseverance to master. That kind of academic stamina is hard to advertise to kids nurtured on the instant engagement and gratification of modern digital technology. And there's little hope they'll be sustained by an intrinsic interest in math and science; they have to be shown…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Technology Education
Blaisdell, Mikael – T.H.E. Journal, 2006
It is the universal cry of parents the world over, driven mad by the persistent sight of their children investing hours and hours in mastering the many layers of a video game. To the parent, video games are the enemy, the nemesis of homework and learning. But the child sees something of value, something engaging enough to fill a weekend, to the…
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Computer Simulation, Classrooms, Computer Graphics
