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Brittney Heibel; Ryan Anderson; Marshall Swafford; Bradley Borges – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2024
Virtual reality (VR) technology is an advanced modern resource commonly integrated into various forms of training. VR training simulations are customizable in that quality-grading parameter settings, physical environment, and user capacity can be modified to personal or professional preference. In this study, VR technology training practices are…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Computer Simulation, Sequential Approach, Training Methods
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McPherson, Rebekah; Tyler-Wood, Tandra; McEnturff Ellison, Amber; Peak, Pamela – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2011
This study at a large midwestern university evaluated the use of a web-based simulated classroom, simSchool, with pre-service and in-service special education students, to determine if use of the simulated classroom influences students' perceptions of inclusion and teacher preparation. The project used a nonequivalent comparison group,…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Inclusion, Special Education, Preservice Teacher Education
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Jarmon, Leslie; Traphagan, Tomoko; Mayrath, Michael – Educational Media International, 2008
This paper presents an empirical study of how Second Life (SL) was utilized for a highly successful project-based graduate interdisciplinary communication course. Researchers found that an integrated threefold approach emphasizing project-based pedagogy, technical training and support, and assessment/research was effective in cultivating and…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Experiential Learning, Active Learning, Program Effectiveness
Boyd, Aimee M.; Jackson, Melinda L. – 2002
The EnterTech Project was a collaboration of over 80 coalition members (employers, educators, community-based organizations, government entities) whose purpose was to develop a training program to prepare unskilled workers for employment opportunities in Texas high-tech industries. Development of the EnterTech curriculum and instructional design…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Curriculum Development