NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Saeed, Nauman; Sinnappan, Sukunesan – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2013
Second Life is a three dimensional multi-user virtual environment within the Web 2.0 suite of applications which has gained wide spread popularity amongst educators in the recent years. However, limited empirical research has been reported on the adoption of Second Life, especially within higher education. The majority of technology adoption…
Descriptors: Web 2.0 Technologies, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Danforth, Douglas R. – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2010
One of the strengths of a virtual environment is the ability to immerse the occupant into an environment that would otherwise be impossible. The primary focus of the author's project in Second Life is to take advantage of this opportunity to explore novel approaches to medical education. Second Life can be used to model doctor-patient interaction,…
Descriptors: Simulated Environment, Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education