Contributed by EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative, Networking and Emerging Technologies, and Teaching
7 Things You Should Know About Virtual Worlds
| Title: | 7 Things You Should Know About Virtual Worlds (ID: ELI7015) | | Origin: | Contributed by EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative, 7 Things You Should Know (2006) | | Type: | Articles, Papers, and Reports | | Abstract: | A virtual world is an immersive online environment whose "residents" are avatars representing individuals who participate through the Internet. Many institutions are experimenting with virtual worlds for educational purposes. They may foster constructivist learning by placing students in a context that challenges them to learn without explicit learning objectives and assessment. The "7 Things You Should Know About..." series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) provides concise information on emerging learning practices and technologies. Each brief focuses on a single practice or technology and describes what it is, where it is going, and why it matters to teaching and learning. Use "7 Things You Should Know About..." briefs for a no-jargon, quick overview of a topic and share them with time-pressed colleagues. In addition to the "7 Things You Should Know About…" briefs, you may find other ELI resources useful in addressing teaching, learning, and technology issues at your institution. To learn more, please visit the ELI Resources page. | | View this resource: | |
ELI Innovations & Implementations—DukeCapture: Automated Classroom Lecture Recording
| Title: | ELI Innovations & Implementations—DukeCapture: Automated Classroom Lecture Recording (ID: ELI5011) | | Origin: | Contributed by EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (2006) | | Type: | Articles, Papers, and Reports | | Abstract: | Duke University is developing DukeCapture, an automatic lecture recording service. It will allow instructors to easily record audio, video, and visuals from a lecture, knowing that the files will be available online shortly after class. ELI's Innovations & Implementations series highlights innovative teaching, learning, and technology practices in higher education. Each Innovations & Implementations piece provides a practical overview of an innovation, focusing on its significance and implementation issues. Use Innovations & Implementations to explore innovative practices that might be of value to your institution. | | View this resource: | |
ELI Innovations & Implementations—DRE at Purdue: A Distributed Rendering Environment for Teaching Animation and Scientific Visualization
| Title: | ELI Innovations & Implementations—DRE at Purdue: A Distributed Rendering Environment for Teaching Animation and Scientific Visualization (ID: ELI5009) | | Origin: | Contributed by EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (2006) | | Type: | Articles, Papers, and Reports | | Abstract: | Purdue University's Distributed Rendering Environment (DRE) allows students to render 3D models and animations using grid computing. The DRE's long-term goal is to lower the threshold of entry into grid computing for students and faculty in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. ELI's Innovations & Implementations series highlights innovative teaching, learning, and technology practices in higher education. Each Innovations & Implementations piece provides a practical overview of an innovation, focusing on its significance and implementation issues. Use Innovations & Implementations to explore innovative practices that might be of value to your institution. | | View this resource: | |
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