The Australian Digital Futures Institute is powering on with its work in virtual worlds. Coming up in a few weeks is their 2-day ENCKE Virtual University Collaboration (ENCKE isn't an acronym, but a comet bringing change). The details: This unique event will begin with an intensive two day in-world meeting. Over the following 4 weeks some of the main ideas and concepts for … [Read more...] about Virtual University Collaboration: ENCKE
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Multiracial Identity in Second Life: survey participants sought
Passing on a call for survey participants from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. To participate you need to be from a multi-racial background. The full details: This is research conducted by Dean A. F. Gui (Second Life avatar, Hartwig Valerian) for research into multiracial identity in virtual worlds. Your participation is voluntary and identity kept anonymous. The only … [Read more...] about Multiracial Identity in Second Life: survey participants sought
Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education 2011
Monash University's Debbie McCormick dropped me a line over the weekend to ask if I could post a heads up on VWBPE 2011. Obviously it's something we're more than happy to do, so if you're an educator or interested in education and virtual worlds, read on: Greetings Fellow Educators, “You are here” – well many of you are, but there’s still room for more! Last year was a year … [Read more...] about Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education 2011
Journal of Virtual Worlds Education: inaugural issue
Just a quick heads-up of the launch of the Journal of Virtual Worlds Education. Published by The Center for Virtual Worlds Education and Research, there's a mix of research and discussion papers covering a wide gamut. Check out the main JVWE website or view the first issue here. … [Read more...] about Journal of Virtual Worlds Education: inaugural issue
Virtual Mine: environment education at its best
Virtual Mine is "an educational 3D environment, game, and educational curriculum for teachers, students, and anyone who'd like to learn more about mountain top removal, coal fired power production, alternative energies, and the amazing music and culture in the Appalachian mountains". Which sounds a little staid on the surface, but the reality is an engaging and immersive … [Read more...] about Virtual Mine: environment education at its best