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NZ institutions of higher learning unpacking demands and facilitating change

Authors

  • Merle Hearns
  • Scott Diener
  • Michelle Honey
  • Judy Cockeram
  • David Parsons
  • Erik Champion
  • Gareth Schott
  • Garry Falloon
  • David Thompson
  • Tim Bell
  • Mick Grimley
  • Richard Green
  • Todd Cochrane
  • Niki Davis
  • Donna Morrow
  • Deborah Corder
  • Alice U-Mackey
  • Tony Clear
  • Anne Philpott
  • Roy Davies
  • Swee Kin Loke
  • Clare Atkins
  • Sue Gregory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14742/apubs.2011.1834

Keywords:

virtual worlds, Second Life, Reaction Grid, OpenSim, immersion, engagement, VWWG

Abstract

The Virtual Worlds Working Group began with the DEHub research consortium in November 2009. In December 2010, New Zealand joined the VWWG. This paper highlights the current work of the NZ based members of the group and presents the work of 23 authors at 11 institutes of higher education in New Zealand. The scope of the work covered is diverse, and a number of platforms have been used. Virtual worlds enable educators to provide realistic simulations, engaging role-plays, immersive and genuine tasks, and social interaction that encourages group collaboration, and highlights the ability that virtual worlds have to transform both teaching and learning.

 

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Published

2011-12-01

Issue

2011: ASCILITE 2011 Conference Proceedings: Changing Demands, Changing Directions.

Section

ASCILITE Conference - Concise Papers

License

Copyright (c) 2024 Merle Hearns, Scott Diener, Michelle Honey, Judy Cockeram, David Parsons, Erik Champion, Gareth Schott, Garry Falloon, David Thompson, Tim Bell, Mick Grimley, Richard Green, Todd Cochrane, Niki Davis, Donna Morrow, Deborah Corder, Alice U-Mackey, Tony Clear, Anne Philpott, Roy Davies, Swee Kin Loke, Clare Atkins, Sue Gregory

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