Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds

Author: Brian C. Nelson
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0415886406

Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds (Interdisciplinary Approaches to Educational Technology)

Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds, the first book focused specifically on how to design virtual worlds for educational purposes, explores: a the history and evolution of virtual worlds a the theories behind the use of virtual worlds for learning a the design of curricula in virtual worlds a design guidelines for elements experienced in virtual worlds that support learning a design guidelines for learning quests and activities in virtual worlds. Download Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds (Interdisciplinary Approaches to Educational Technology) from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. The authors also examine the theories and associated design principles used to create embedded assessments in virtual worlds. Finally, a framework and methodology is provided to assist professionals in evaluating "off-the-shelf" virtual worlds for use in educational and Search and find a lot of education books in many category availabe for free download.

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