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Brave New (Interactive) Worlds: A Review of the Design Affordances and Constraints of Two 3D Virtual Worlds as Interactive Learning Environments
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Dickey, Michele D. – Interactive Learning Environments, 2005
Three-dimensional virtual worlds are an emerging medium currently being used in both traditional classrooms and for distance education. Three-dimensional (3D) virtual worlds are a combination of desk-top interactive Virtual Reality within a chat environment. This analysis provides an overview of Active Worlds Educational Universe and Adobe…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Distance Education, Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Mail
Learning in the Zone: A Social Constructivist Framework for Distance Education in a 3-Dimensional Virtual World
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Bronack, Stephen; Riedl, Richard; Tashner, John – Interactive Learning Environments, 2006
Web-based technologies are the medium of choice for most universities as they move their offerings off campus and online. As we continue to move our own programs online we are challenged to consider what elements of our traditional experiences to preserve online, and which ones to modify, and to recognize the impact of the tools we use on our…
Descriptors: Internet, Educational Environment, Online Courses, Constructivism (Learning)