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Direct linkMiddleton, Andrew John; Mather, Richard – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2008
The educational value of Immersive Virtual Worlds (IVWs) seems to be in their social immersive qualities and as an accessible simulation technology. In contrast to these synchronous applications this paper discusses the use of educational machinima developed in IVW virtual film sets. It also introduces the concept of media intervention, proposing…
Descriptors: Intervention, Educational Technology, Internet, Educational Media
Good, Judith; Howland, Katherine; Thackray, Liz – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2008
There is a growing use of immersive virtual environments for educational purposes. However, much of this activity is not yet documented in the public domain, or is descriptive rather than analytical. This paper presents a case study in which university students were tasked with building an interactive learning experience using Second Life as a…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Virtual Classrooms, Learning Experience, Internet
