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1 online resource (241 pages) |
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Interdisciplinary Approaches to Educational Technology |
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Interdisciplinary approaches to educational technology.
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| Contents |
Cover; Design for Learningin Virtual Worlds; Copyright; Contents; List of illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part one: Introduction and overview; Chapter 1: Definition and History of Virtual Worlds for Education; Introduction; What's a Virtual World?; Computer-based Environment; Exploring Virtual Worlds; Single-Player and Multi-Player Virtual Worlds; A (Very) Brief History of Educational Virtual Worlds; MOOSE Crossing; Whyville; River City; Quest Atlantis; SAVE Science; Conclusion; Test Your Understanding; Learning Activities; References; Links; Other Resources |
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Chapter 2: Mechanics of Virtual Worlds: The WorldIntroduction; The World; What the World Is; What the World Isn't; Where Is the World?; Server-based Worlds; Locally-based Worlds; Worldly Advances; How Does the World Work?; World Construction; World Perception; World Navigation; Living on the Edge; Multiple Worlds; Game Levels; Nested Worlds; Juxtaposed Worlds; From One World to Another; Networked Worlds; World Instances; Representative Avatars; Sound Issues; Conclusion; Test Your Understanding; Learning Activities; Links; Other Resources; Chapter 3: Mechanics of Virtual Worlds: The GUI |
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IntroductionThe World and the GUI Defi ned; The GUI; What the GUI Is; GUI Function; GUI Form; What the GUI Isn't; How Does the GUI Work?; Between the GUI and the World; Interactions; Navigation; Feedback; Conclusion; Test Your Understanding; Learning Activities; Other Resources; Part Two: Theoretical Basis For Learning And Assessment In Virtual Worlds; Chapter 4: Theoretical Basis for Learning in Virtual Worlds; Introduction; Theoretical Basis for Learning in Virtual Worlds; Situated Learning; Constructivism; Socio-constructivism; Behaviorism; Cognitive Processing; Conclusion |
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Test Your UnderstandingLearning Activities; References; Links; Other Resources; Chapter 5: Defining the Context of Virtual Worlds; Introduction; Subject Domain; What Makes a Good Fit?; What Makes a Bad Fit?; Learning Context; Formality; Environment; Activity; Learner Population; World Boundaries; Participant Roles; Conclusion; Test Your Understanding; Learning Activities; Reference; Other Resources; Chapter 6: Measurement and Assessment with Virtual Worlds; Introduction; Measurement and Assessment; Reliability and Validity; Choosing Constructs to Be Measured in Virtual Worlds |
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What Can Be Measured?What Should Be Measured?; Conclusion; Test Your Understanding; Learning Activities; References; Other Resources; Part Three: Theoretical Perspectives: Design For Learning In Virtual Worlds; Chapter 7: Critiquing Virtual Worlds and Virtual-World-based Curricula; Introduction; Critiquing Virtual Worlds; Activities Situated in Context; Knowledge Building; Cooperation; Authenticity; Intentionality; Conclusion; Test Your Understanding; Learning Activities; References; Links; Other Resources; Chapter 8: Designing Curricula for Virtual Worlds; Introduction |
| Summary |
Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds, the first book focused specifically on how to design virtual worlds for educational purposes, explores: * The history and evolution of virtual worlds; * The theories behind the use of virtual worlds for learning; * The design of curricula in virtual worlds; * Design guidelines for elements experienced in virtual worlds that support learning; * Design guidelines for learning quests and activities in virtual worlds. The authors also examine the theories and associated design principles used to create embedded assessments in virtual worlds. Finally, a framew |
| Notes |
Virtual-World Curriculum Design Document |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Virtual reality in education.
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Educational innovations.
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Educational innovations
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Virtual reality in education
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Erlandson, Benjamin E
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| ISBN |
9780203836378 |
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0203836375 |
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