Education in Virtual Worlds

Transition Time in Denmark

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Details: Category: Virtual Worlds; Last Updated on 23. Nov 2014; Published on 23. Nov 2014; Written by Anabel Nowak; Hits: 3728

This time I am going to introduce a very interesting project called "Transition Time" This article is the first of a series I have planned for the next few months. Transition Time is a bold and exciting new arena for collective storytelling and collaboration in Second Life created in Denmark. Transition Time was created to combine different perspectives and ways of life in order to enrich our approach to the challenges we face nowadays. They want to help create a more caring, connected sustainable world.

Virtual Worlds & Teaching

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Details: Category: Virtual Worlds; Last Updated on 08. Mar 2015; Published on 16. Aug 2014; Written by Anabel Nowak; Hits: 6262

This article is a reflexion on two talks that were part of the MMVC14 Moodle moocs virtual conference 2014 I will start with the many possibilities teachers have to use 3D worlds in class. The great insight into what possibilities there are and how to use them comes from David Deeds, an English teacher with experience worldwide. In his online talks he informs and shows how virtual worlds can be used for teaching different subjects.

Second Life in Education

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Details: Category: Virtual Worlds; Last Updated on 08. Mar 2015; Published on 13. Jul 2014; Written by Anabel Nowak; Hits: 5132

The purpose of this article is to give you an insight in SL and help you explore it. With the help of tutorials and a presentation made for an educational project called Camelot you might decide to stay now in the future of teaching. Do you think you can't teach in an immersive environment where your students cope better? All you need is practice and the sooner you start the better. There are many ways to get help.

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Digital Comics in School

Have you ever wanted to create your own comics at school? There are many possibilities to integrate comics, mangas, anime and own made cartoons into your syllabus. It is just a question of creativity and team work, not only between class and teacher, but among teachers too. I have divided the possibilities into groups depending on knowledge, time and resources teachers might have.

1. Fast and easy

To start with, you can use tools that provide everything you want. These links are for English teachers who want their students to write stories and have fun. In this case you just have to think of a story to write and start. The sites are for all ages. Although the cartoons are easy to make, I recommend teachers to practice first, create a little cartoon introducing the topic of your lesson, so your students can see what they will be able to create with the tools.

Who applies Mobile Learning?

Many schools have been using mobile devices to teach. Some schools even have their own apps. Universities rely on Mobile Learning because of the advantages. Primary schools use mobile devices because they have proved to be useful in many ways, for example for disabled kids. Many schools talk about their experiences with Mobile Learning and their positive results. But what do students think? Do they have a different view of Mobile Learning or even further ideas on how can Mobile Learning help us in future? One student explains why Mobile Learning should be standard learning. All in all, we can summarize: Mobile Learning is the future.