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RabbitStats allows residents to observe, monitor, and track the popularity of their property in Second LIfe

Immersion is the subjective impression that one is participating in a comprehensive, realistic experience. Interactive media now enable various degrees of digital immersion. The more a virtual immersive experience is based on design strategies that combine actional, symbolic, and sensory factors, the greater the participant's suspension of disbelief that she or he is "inside" a digitally enhanced setting. Studies have shown that immersion in a digital environment can enhance education in at least three ways: by allowing multiple perspectives, situated learning, and transfer. Further studies are needed on the capabilities of immersive media for learning, on the instructional designs best suited to each type of immersive medium, and on the learning strengths and preferences these media develop in users.

virtual worlds research discussion group

virtues of virtual worlds as research environments

Eyes of the Gamer: research by Rolf Nelson finding that playing different kinds of video games changes the way people think and approach their surroundings

Eyes of the Gamer: research by Rolf Nelson finding that playing different kinds of video games changes the way people think and approach their surroundings

ISTE's special interest group on virtual environments

Field Research in Virtual Environments focus on Ed Lamoreaux, professor using Second Life

Center for Social Presence 3D: sabine reijic

Journal of Virtual Worlds and Education

Machinima best practices