The Evolution of Constructivist Learning Environments: Immersion in Distributed, Virtual Worlds
نویسنده
چکیده
where he has a joint appointment in the Schools of Information Technology & Engineering and of Education. He is Director of Federal Relations and Strategic Alliances for the university and is on the core advisory faculty of GMU's Institute for Public Policy. His professional service centers on organizational redesign for increased effectiveness based on sophisticated technologies. His research interests span technology forecasting and assessment, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and strategic planning.
منابع مشابه
The Evolution of Constructivist Learning Environments: Immersion in Distributed, Virtual Worlds
متن کامل
Teaching in 3D: Pedagogical Affordances and Constraints of 3D Virtual Worlds for Synchronous Distance Learning
Three-dimensional (3D) virtual worlds are a new technology that holds some promise as constructivist learning environments for distance education. This investigation presents an evaluative case study of the pedagogical implications of using one 3D virtual world, Active Worlds, for synchronous distance education. The research design for this qualitative study focuses on the pedagogical affordanc...
متن کاملVirtual Worlds as a Constructivist Learning Platform: Evaluations of 3d Virtual Worlds on Design Teaching and Learning
With the recent developments in information and communication technologies, 3D virtual worlds have the potential to make a major contribution to design education as a constructivist learning environment. Considering the changing trend in design education, we have been employing virtual world technologies in our design teaching, allowing students to collaborate within the 3D virtual environments...
متن کاملA New Approach to Design Education: Evaluations of 3d Virtual Worlds on Design Teaching and Learning
With the recent developments in information and communication technologies, 3D virtual worlds have the potential to make a major contribution to design education as constructivist learning environments. Considering the changing trend in design education, we have been employing cutting-edge technologies in our design teaching, allowing students to collaborate within the 3D virtual environments s...
متن کاملLearner immersion engagement in the 3D virtual world: principles emerging from the DELVE project
This paper investigates the issues surrounding the use of 3D virtual worlds to enhance learner immersion through improved learner engagement. It is based on findings from the JISC-funded DEsign of Learning spaces in 3D Virtual Environments (DELVE) project at the University of Nottingham and the Open University. Given continued confusion about the term immersion, what it means for a learner to b...
متن کامل