Bibliograph

Learning in virtual worlds, research and applications, edited by Sue Gregory, Mark J.W. Lee, Barney Dalgarno, and Belinda Tynan

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Label

Learning in virtual worlds, research and applications, edited by Sue Gregory, Mark J.W. Lee, Barney Dalgarno, and Belinda Tynan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Learning in virtual worlds

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

930542263

Responsibility statement

edited by Sue Gregory, Mark J.W. Lee, Barney Dalgarno, and Belinda Tynan

Series statement

Issues in distance education,, 1919-4382

Sub title

research and applications

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

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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