Integrating virtual worlds &amp;#x00026; virtual learning environments for online education

Callaghan, Michael; McCusker, Kerri; Losada, José; Harkin, Jim; Wilson, Shane

doi:10.1109/icegic.2009.5293576

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“…The use of virtual worlds in education was also studied from an OpenSimulator perspective (Allison et al, 2012), introducing challenges concerned with network infrastructure, management guidance, 3D Web, and programmability. Although 3D virtual learning environments are able to support teaching and learning in educational contexts, their presentation layer are highly restrictive (Callaghan et al, 2009), and more alternatives integrating virtual worlds with virtual learning environments (e.g., Sloodle) are required to create engaging learning experiences for students (Konstantinidis et al, 2010). Nonetheless, simulating and integrating the components of real-world classrooms, as well as adopting and using social virtual worlds as teaching environments were indicated as research goals (Hendaoui et al, 2008).…”

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“…In recent years, 3D3C worlds have been mentioned in literature as viable platforms for e-learning and distance education (Callaghan et al, 2009), with expectations of a large and increasing impact on teaching and learning in higher education for the near future (Hew & Cheung, 2010). This is particularly manifested by the institutional adoption of Second Life and OpenSimulator, as well as the more sporadic use of other platforms such as World of Warcraft for educational activities (e.g., language teaching).…”

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“…When talking about LLL, we do not wish to sideline numerous teaching and learning theories and practices of web-based, online, e-learning, virtual learning and learning supported by technologies (Callaghan et al, 2009;Chiu et al, 2007;Govindasamy, 2001;Kemp & Livingstone D., 2006;Livingstone et al, 2008;Martínez-Torres et al, 2008;Stoel & Lee, 2003), which have been prevalent in education in Western societies for more than a decade. They work very well in any formal education.…”

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Semantic Recommendation of Information Sources for Lifelong Learning

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Rahman

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Journal of Integrated Design and Process Science

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Lifelong learning (LLL) has been debated in educational environments for more than a decade, but with the proliferation of mobile and wireless communication technologies and pervasiveness of educational environments, it has penetrated into our everyday lives and changed our perception on formal education. If we accept that LLL will have a bigger role in traditional education, and remove barriers between formal and informal learning, then we may open a range of new possibilities for modern learners, who decide what, when, why and how they wish to learn. In this paper we address the problem of choosing suitable learning sources in various situations we may encounter in LLL. We propose a semantic recommendation of learning sources, based on OWL/SWRL enabled computations for the purpose of supporting learners in lifelong learning environments. We use the example of learners in the healthcare domain in order to demonstrate both: the availability of online information and learning sources which support lifelong learning in healthcare, and the way we can address the needs of individual learners who are in a situation to learn informally. We focus on OWL/SWRL enabled computations because they (a) secure semantic interpretation of environments where lifelong learning takes place and (b) guarantee reasoning which results in recommendations of suitable learning sources in a particular situation in LLL.

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“…A virtual learning environment (VLE) is a set of integrated teaching and learning tools designed to enhance a student's learning experience [Laws et al 2009]. Some years ago a common definition had it that VR should be looked upon as a situation where a person was immersed into a computer generated environment that bore strong similarities with reality [3] [4]. Other authors tend to define VR from the point of view of what technological tools are being used, i.e.…”

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Integrating Virtual Reality in Education using Intranet Grids

Omieno¹

2012

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In recent years there has been increase in diverse views in relation to the use of Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance learning and cognition. Besides, there has been significant growth in the use of 3D virtual worlds for e-learning and distance education. On the other hand, the advent of grid and cloud computing is slowly reshaping the learning ecology from individual learning to collaborative learning via Internet resulting to new e-pedagogy. Introduction of GRID technology in institutions of higher Learning in the recent times is bound to bring realignment in conceptual and technical aspects of electronic learning. The researcher envisions emerging VR tools as a very promising technology that will probably match the innovation of technologies such as multimedia/hypermedia. This study stems from a research work and intends to discuss about the VR technology available today and the impact it may have on education. The study analyzes the major trends in the use of Virtual Reality for learning purposes. It also explains virtual reality principle, describes the interactive educational environment, highlights the challenges schools face in the traditional mode of delivery and discusses educational benefits of implementing virtual reality. The researcher then finalizes with a number of recommendations for integrating Virtual reality in educational setup

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Integrating virtual worlds & virtual learning environments for online education

Cited by 31 publications

References 4 publications

Computer-Simulated 3D Virtual Environments in Collaborative Learning and Training: Meta-Review, Refinement, and Roadmap

Computer-Simulated 3D Virtual Environments in Collaborative Learning and Training: Meta-Review, Refinement, and Roadmap

Semantic Recommendation of Information Sources for Lifelong Learning

Integrating Virtual Reality in Education using Intranet Grids

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