Title :
GEOWORLDS: Utilizing Second Life to Develop Advanced Geosciences Knowledge
Author :
Russell, Donna ; Davies, Molly ; Totten, Iris
Author_Institution :
Curriculum & Instructional Leadership Dept., Univ. of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Abstract :
In this proposal we describe the design of an advanced geosciences program that uses Second Life Teen World to develop problem-based learning abilities and geosciences concepts in urban students. Geoworldss are complex problem-based scenarios designed into 3-D virtual environments where students can interact with the virtual environment, and each other to develop a solution to the problem space.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; geophysics; groupware; problem solving; virtual reality; 3D virtual environments; GEOWORLDS; Second Life Teen World; advanced geosciences knowledge; problem-based learning abilities; urban students; Cities and towns; Geology; Geoscience; Iris; Online Communities/Technical Collaboration; Problem-solving; Proposals; Second Life; Standards development; Virtual environment; 3D virtual learning envrionments; advanced geosciences content knowledge; cultural historical activity theory research; urban education;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Games and Intelligent Toys Based Education, 2008 Second IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Banff, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3409-1
DOI :
10.1109/DIGITEL.2008.50
