Learning & Teaching in the Virtual World of Second Life
Author:   Judth Molka-Danielsen ,  Mats Destchmann
Publisher:   Tapir Academic Press
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9788251923538


Pages:   194
Publication Date:   17 February 2009
Format:   Paperback
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Learning & Teaching in the Virtual World of Second Life


Overview

Virtual worlds are increasingly incorporated into modern universities and teaching pedagogy. Over 190 higher education institutions world-wide have done teaching in the virtual world of Second Life (SL). This book is based on the first Scandinavian project to experiment with the design and testing of teaching platforms for life long learning in SL. In 2007 it created a virtual island or ""sim"" in SL called ""Kamimo Education Island"". The project generated a number of courses taught in Second Life, and instructed educators in the use of SL. This book disseminates the experiences and lessons learned in that project and from other educational projects in SL. The book identifies the gaps in traditional forms of education. It provides a roadmap on issues of: instructional design, learner modelling, building simulations, exploring alternatives to design and integrating tools in education with other learning systems.

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Author:   Judth Molka-Danielsen ,  Mats Destchmann
Publisher:   Tapir Academic Press
Imprint:   Tapir Academic Press
Dimensions:   Width: 23.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 15.50cm
Weight:   0.414kg
ISBN:  

9788251923538


ISBN 10:   8251923530
Pages:   194
Publication Date:   17 February 2009
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Preface by Graham Davies; Overview of the Book; The New Learning and Teaching Environment; Instructional Design, Teacher Practice and Learner Autonomy; Assessing Student Performance; Sim Creation and Management for Learning Environments; Serious Fun and Serious Learning: The Challenge of Second Life; Action Learning in a Virtual World; Enhancing Virtual Environments; Role Play Study in a Purchase Management Class; Learning by creating historical buildings; Performance in Second Life: some possibilities for learning and teaching; Spacing Creation: The HUMlab Second Life Project; Future Directions for Learning in Virtual Worlds.

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