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Higher Education in Virtual Worlds: Teaching and Learning in Second Life
Charles Wankel
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Description for Higher Education in Virtual Worlds: Teaching and Learning in Second Life
Hardback. Targeted at educators and researchers wishing to use virtual environments in their teaching practice, this work provides practical advice specifically for educators in higher education. It focuses on the use of Second Life - a free, readily-accessible virtual world which is increasingly being used for both formal and informal learning. Num Pages: 259 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: JNM; JNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 622.
The use of virtual world platforms is still in its infancy and many educators are wondering how best to use such platforms as a complement to their teaching and facilitation strategies. Targeted at educators and researchers wishing to use virtual environments in their teaching practice "Higher Education in Second Life" provides practical advice specifically for educators in higher education. This book focuses on the use of Second Life - a free, readily-accessible virtual world which is increasingly being used for both formal and informal learning. "Second Life" provides a platform where people can meet and collaborate, teach and learn, play ... Read more
The use of virtual world platforms is still in its infancy and many educators are wondering how best to use such platforms as a complement to their teaching and facilitation strategies. Targeted at educators and researchers wishing to use virtual environments in their teaching practice "Higher Education in Second Life" provides practical advice specifically for educators in higher education. This book focuses on the use of Second Life - a free, readily-accessible virtual world which is increasingly being used for both formal and informal learning. "Second Life" provides a platform where people can meet and collaborate, teach and learn, play ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
259
Condition
New
Number of Pages
259
Place of Publication
Bingley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849506090
SKU
V9781849506090
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Reviews for Higher Education in Virtual Worlds: Teaching and Learning in Second Life
A timely book on the use and potential use of virtual worlds in education that is both well-balanced and always insightful - by combining theoretical perspectives with practical case studies, this book offers educators the opportunity to understand both the pitfalls and potential of virtual worldsA". Michael Thomas, Editor, International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments ... Read more