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The Pragmatics of Virtual Worlds for K-12 Educators: Investigating the Affordances and Constraints of "Active Worlds" and "Second Life" with K-12 In-Service Teachers
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Dickey, Michele D. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2011
The purpose of this study is to address the pragmatics of integrating virtual worlds for teaching and learning for K-12 education. Specifically this qualitative investigation focuses on a reflective dialogue gathered from a group of K-12 (primary and secondary school) educators about their experiences using both "Active Worlds Educational…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Educational Technology, Barriers
"World of Warcraft" and the Impact of Game Culture and "Play" in an Undergraduate Game Design Course
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Dickey, Michele D. – Computers & Education, 2011
During the past two decades, digital games have become an increasingly popular source of study for academics, educational researchers and instructional designers. Much has been written about the potential of games for teaching and learning, both in the design of educational/serious games and the implementation of off-the-shelf games for learning.…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Play, Educational Games, Classroom Environment