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Cathy Arreguin

EDTECH Island Home - EDTECH Island - 0 views

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    Boise State EdTech Island in Second Life Wiki
Dianne Rees

3 Barriers to adoption of Serious Games/Immersive Learning Simulations | Kapp Notes - 0 views

  • First, it is important to understand that a game/simulation is not educational just because it is a game/simulation. Instead, a game/simulation is an effective educational tool primarily because of the high level of interactivity and instant feedback. Well designed games/simulations engage the learner in a constant decision making process. The learner is forced to interact and think through the content and then witnesses immediate or near immediate feedback based on his or her actions. So the most critical aspect is not the technology (which is the focus of many when thinking about games/simulations) rather the most critical aspect is the design. The design must be interactive and provide realistic or corrective feedback as the learner progresses and the game/simulation must maintain a balance between anxiety and boredom which is known as the elusive “flow state.”
Ginger Lewman

Reflections - Mechanics of Game-based learning | 3D GameLab Guildsite - 0 views

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    This is the guild site for 3D GameLab, a quest-based learning platform. Currently in closed beta. Boise State University
Gaby K. Slezák

Community Common - SSU is on an Island on Second Life - 0 views

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    Shawnee State University meets internationally in Second Life
Gaby K. Slezák

Researchers Find New Way Of Measuring 'Reality' Of Virtual Worlds - 0 views

  • "This is an important issue," Montoya says, "because we believe that if users feel they are 'present' in the virtual world, they will collaborate better with other members of their team – and the more effective the virtual world will be as a setting for research and development or other collaborative enterprises." In addition, Montoya explains "an increased sense of presence in the virtual world leads to better comprehension and retention of information if the technology is being used for training purposes, and trainees are happier with the process." Montoya is the Zelnak Professor of Marketing and Innovation at NC State. The measurement scale developed by the researchers for the virtual world is called Perceived Virtual Presence (PVP), and factors in how users interact with the virtual environment, with their work in that environment, and with other users. "Now that we have developed the PVP scale," Montoya says, "it can be used to determine what PVP levels are most conducive to training, collaboration or other applications." Effectively, the PVP scale can be used to design a virtual environment that has the degree of reality that will best cater to a company's specific needs.
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    The measurement scale developed by the researchers for the virtual world is called Perceived Virtual Presence (PVP), and factors in how users interact with the virtual environment, with their work in that environment, and with other users.
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