Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds

Author: Brian C. Nelson
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Binding: Kindle Edition
ISBN: B007NYFFLA

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.
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