Immersion and Engagement in a Virtual Classroom: Using Second Life for Higher Education

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Title:

Immersion and Engagement in a Virtual Classroom: Using Second Life for Higher Education (ID: ELI07216)

Author(s):

Sarah Smith Robbins (Ball State University)

Topics:

E-Learning, Interaction and Engagement, Second Life, Social Computing, Virtual Community

Origin:

Presented at ELI Meetings (03/27/2007)

Type:

Presentations/Speeches

Abstract:

Second Life, a multiuser virtual environment (MUVE), is the most cutting-edge virtual world available to educators today. This parlor presents a case study of one of the first university English courses held within Second Life. Participants will learn about the course and then have an exciting hands-on experience in Second Life.

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