DESIGN FOR LEARNING IN VIRTUAL WORLDS by Brian C. Nelson, Benjamin E. Erlandson ( 9780415886406 )

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DESIGN FOR LEARNING IN VIRTUAL WORLDS

By:

Brian C. Nelson, Benjamin E. Erlandson

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Paperback

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0415886406

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9780415886406

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Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

8 March, 2012

Series:

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Educational Technology

Pages:

240

Synopsis:

Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds, the first book focused specifically on how to design virtual worlds for educational purposes, explores: * the history and evolution of virtual worlds * the theories behind the use of virtual worlds for learning * the design of curricula in virtual worlds * design guidelines for elements experienced in virtual worlds that support learning * design guidelines for learning quests and activities in virtual worlds. The authors also examine the theories and associated design principles used to create embedded assessments in virtual worlds. Finally, a framework and methodology is provided to assist professionals in evaluating "off-the-shelf" virtual worlds for use in educational and training settings. Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds will be invaluable both as a professional resource and as a textbook for courses within Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, and Library Media programs that focus on gaming or online learning environments.

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8 black & white tables, 50 black & white line drawings

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Routledge

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