This is the course syllabus from Boise State University for EDTECH 597. Title of course is Teaching and Learning in Second LIfe. It has lots of research and reference links.
Research that includes information on the use of computers and Internet access in the classroom; availability and use of computing devices, software, and school or district networks (including remote access) by teachers; students' use of educational technology; teachers' preparation to use educational technology for instruction
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