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Item Details
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A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO USING SECOND LIFE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
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| By: |
Maggi Savin-Baden |
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Paperback |
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£28.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0335242146 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780335242146 |
| Publisher: |
OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
1 October, 2010 |
| Pages: |
224 |
| Description: |
This book is a pedagogically-informed text that guides staff in the use of Second Life for Higher Education, suggesting research-based ideas for practice and offers helpful suggestions for use. |
| Synopsis: |
In recent years there has been increasing use of virtual worlds in Higher Education, particularly in Second Life. This practical handbook is a pedagogically-informed text that guides staff in the use of Second Life in the fields of further and higher education. The book has been designed to support teachers who want to use Second Life and provides both an overview and a detailed consideration of the opportunities this immersive world offers for teaching, learning, assessment and research. To assist readers, Maggi Savin-Baden has included: A glossary of terms Details of challenges and mistakes to avoid Examples of good practice Links to websites and other sources of help This book is designed both for those new to Second Life as well as those with experience of teaching in virtual environments. It will help teachers to progress from getting started with Second Life to developing their teaching within the environment. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Open University Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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