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Direct linkHonebein, Peter C.; Goldsworthy, Richard – Educational Technology, 2012
Virtual classrooms and virtual activities have waxed and waned, with most focusing on fostering learning in the cognitive domain and, realistically, most becoming rapidly discontinued. But social virtual realities (SVR) are uniquely "social," so what about interpersonal skills? This article describes the authors' experiences exploring SVR as a…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Educational Environment, Virtual Classrooms, Educational Technology
Downey, Steve – Educational Technology, 2012
In the past decade, virtual worlds have progressed from isolated sectors of the Internet, inhabited by computer and fantasy role-playing enthusiasts, to one of the fastest growing sectors in the gaming industry. In the process, they have established themselves as promising venues for the delivery of online instruction. Unfortunately, during that…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Constructivism (Learning), Instructional Design, Online Courses
Chen, Li-Ling – Educational Technology, 2011
Educators have been paying attention to the teaching potential of the 3D virtual world browsing program Second Life, and they have been using the tool to teach subjects such as arts and mathematics in the past few years. In this article, the author focuses on how to teach language arts in Second Life. Advantages and disadvantages of two Second…
Descriptors: Language Arts, Teaching Methods, Web Based Instruction, Online Systems
Blake, Anne M.; Moseley, James L. – Educational Technology, 2010
Avatars are gaining popularity as an emerging technology to facilitate learning and instruction. Avatars can be used as agents of e-learning applications or as part of immersive learning environments such as Second Life. Research indicates that avatar use has numerous potential benefits, including increased student engagement and opportunities for…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Computer Simulation, Technology Uses in Education
Berge, Zane L., Ed. – Educational Technology, 2008
"Second Life" is a popular example of an immersive, three-dimensional, virtual world. Inhabitants of "Second Life" often describe their experiences in-world as having great social presence. Certainly there is a good deal of potential for education and training to occur in multi-user virtual environments (MUVEs), if designed properly, especially…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Role Playing, Distance Education, Computer Simulation
Brown, Abbie; Hodge, Elizabeth; Kisling, Eric; Collins, Sharon – Educational Technology, 2009
East Carolina University recently hosted the first Virtual Worlds in Education Conference, a meeting held entirely in Second Life. The conference provided 135 faculty and administrators from around the world the ability to communicate and share their experiences on teaching, learning, and technology support in an online, multi-user virtual…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Peer Evaluation, College Administration, Program Development
