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Links and resources focusing the topic of Virtual Worlds.
Updated on Dec 11, 14
Created on Oct 25, 11
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100 Websites You Should Know and Use (updated!) http://t.co/C2IJ0z2aCZ … … #tedtalks
Center for Learning In Virtual Environments http://t.co/dMPeFVHZ
"Although it is still in the early stages of development, the gradual growth of accessible apps like Aurasma are starting to make augmented reality in the classroom seem like it might soon become…well, a reality!
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You probably never thought you could attend a virtual lecture, discussion, exam, or lab in 3D. In fact, this is already possible. Virtual worlds have clear advantages over traditional classroom settings.
I once had to teach high school students the importance of safety precautions for a welding class. I presented several powerpoint presentations, a safety exam, and then allowed those who passed the exam to begin welding. I trembled. Despite knowing I had prepared them well, I would have much preferred for students to interact in a virtual world first. As a teacher, I can see the many advantages virtual worlds provide.
I delved a bit further into the uses of virtual worlds and even created an avatar of my own (PiJustice) to see the current applications of virtual worlds in education.
For those of us raised in typical school settings, the memory of straight-row desks with little activity is all too familiar. Kinect has the potential to evolve classrooms beyond this 18th century model of learning to a structure that’s aligned with brain research and the benefits of active learning. Emerging Kinect applications range from simple apps (such as creating “3D air drawings”) to more complex applications (such as sign language recognition). Regardless, every single one of these developments has the potential to drastically enhance teaching and learning in all learning environments.
In particular, the avatar Kinect caught my eye. The possibilities for dramatically increasing social emotional interaction through online learning, using these life like avatars that use virtually no band width, is pretty amazing.
28 items | 3 visits
Links and resources focusing the topic of Virtual Worlds.
Updated on Dec 11, 14
Created on Oct 25, 11
Category: Computers & Internet
URL: