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OU virtual worlds comparison matrix

admin — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:07:35 +0000

A message from Anna Peachey about some of the work they’ve been doing at the OU, comparing worlds. * * * * * The Virtual Worlds Project team at The Open University have put considerable legwork into establishing a comparison matrix of virtual worlds for educational purposes.

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OU virtual worlds comparison matrix

The Open Wonderland COMSLIVE project

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:57:56 +0000

From Birmingham City University, Nigel Wynne describes the COMSLIVE project in answer to questions for snapshot #9 (out shortly). This is a collaborative project between two universities and an NHS Trust. It’s a good reminder that Second Life is not the only virtual world with practical applications, and that funding bodies such as the JISC are sensibly not putting all their eggs into one (virtual) basket

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The Open Wonderland COMSLIVE project

Map of UK science activity in virtual worlds

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:06:43 +0000

As you may know the British Science Festival is being held in Birmingham during 14-19 September. Since it’s taking place in our home city Daden has teamed up with the BSF organisers and Aston University to create a directory and map of UK science activity in virtual worlds

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Map of UK science activity in virtual worlds

Virtual World Conference 2010, September 15th.

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:46:30 +0000

A message from Anna Peachey: We are pleased to announce The Virtual World Conference 2010 , a unique event exploring the use of online virtual worlds for learning, collaborative work and business ventures, which will be hosted over a 24-hour period entirely in Second Life on 15 September 2010. The one-day conference, following the sun, will bring together 21 international speakers from around the world to share ideas, showcase innovations and applications, and hold debates with a world-wide audience. This is an excellent opportunity to get a snapshot of leading research and expertise in the field, as well as network with like-minded peers.

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Virtual World Conference 2010, September 15th.

Bex Ferriday: Cornwall College in Second Life

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:14:01 +0000

While waiting for the proofreader to do whatever he’s doing (hopefully proofreading), VWW is putting up a few more of the submissions that came in for snapshot #9. Despite the suspicions of some virtual world sceptics – and fanatics – VWW takes a neutral view on the use of virtual worlds in education; we say what we see, and what others do – both positive and negative. Here’s Bex Ferriday, the lead teacher of the school of education and training at Cornwall College with a downbeat submission about their Second Life prospects, in this age of austerity.

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Bex Ferriday: Cornwall College in Second Life

International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning (IJTEL): Learning in 3D

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:25:02 +0000

Special Issue of the International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning (IJTEL): Learning in 3D Journal Aims IJTEL fosters multidisciplinary discussion and research on technology enhanced learning (TEL) approaches at the individual, organisational, national and global levels. Its key objective is to be the leading scholarly scientific journal for all those interested in, researching and contributing to the technology enhanced learning episteme. For this reason, IJTEL delivers research articles, position papers, surveys and case studies aiming: To provide a holistic and multidisciplinary discussion on technology enhanced learning research issues

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International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning (IJTEL): Learning in 3D

Edge of Life artificial life ecosystem event

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:13:51 +0000

An event tonight (15th June) in Second Life, as described by Dr GR Barker-Read, Head of Academic Quality and Standards, University of Leeds * * * * * Friendly Greetings! You’re all invited to join me at 8pm UK time (12 noon SLT) today for a guided tour of the Edge of Life artificial life ecosystem on Education UK island.

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Edge of Life artificial life ecosystem event

Children’s and young people’s digital literacies in virtual online spaces

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:29:12 +0000

Children’s and young people’s digital literacies in virtual online spaces Dissemination conference Speakers: Peggy Sheehy; Rebecca Black; Constance Steinkuehler When: Saturday 19 June; 2pm-4.30pm UK time (6am – 8.30 am SL time, for start times in other countries see http://tinyurl.com/39vvq6q ) Where: Infolit iSchool, Second Life: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Infolit%20iSchool/169/173/22 This is the final meeting in a seminar series funded by the Economic and Social Science Research Council (ESRC).

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Children’s and young people’s digital literacies in virtual online spaces

How many UK universities are active in virtual worlds?

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:08:55 +0000

A question in from an academic this lunchtime. It’s a recurring question, so blogging the answer: Can you, from the top of your head, tell me how many universities in the UK were active in virtual worlds when you started the snapshots & how many do so now? 1.

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How many UK universities are active in virtual worlds?

Big Issues in Immersive Virtual Worlds: Coventry, November 2010

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:44:50 +0000

From Cathy Tombs of Coventry University: * * * * * Registration and abstract submission is now open for our third National Workshop on Immersive Worlds event hosted by the Learning Innovation Group at Coventry University.

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Big Issues in Immersive Virtual Worlds: Coventry, November 2010