Using virtual worlds in rural and regional educational institutions
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Article Title | Using virtual worlds in rural and regional educational institutions |
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ERA Journal ID | 20132 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Gregory, Sue, Jacka, Lisa, Hillier, Mathew and Grant, Scott |
Journal Title | Australian and International Journal of Rural Education |
Journal Citation | 25 (2), pp. 73-90 |
Number of Pages | 18 |
Year | 2015 |
Publisher | Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia (SPERA) |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISSN | 1036-0026 |
1839-7387 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v25i2.17 |
Web Address (URL) | https://journal.spera.asn.au/index.php/AIJRE/article/view/17 |
Abstract | This paper presents four case studies from two regional and two metropolitan Australian universities, showcasing how 3D virtual world platforms have been used to connect, engage and motivate students in both co-located and non-co-located contexts. The case studies provide practical examples of how virtual worlds and associated applications have been operationalised in real teaching and learning contexts involving a range of different disciplines. For rural educators looking for innovative ways to enrich the student learning experience, the case studies offer first hand insights into the potential and the problems of using virtual worlds for educational purposes. |
Keywords | 3D virtual worlds for education, connect, engage, motivate, students |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators | |
390405. Educational technology and computing | |
Byline Affiliations | University of New England |
School of Education | |
University of Queensland | |
Monash University |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z7v40/using-virtual-worlds-in-rural-and-regional-educational-institutions
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