Teaching and Learning in Virtual Environments: Archives, Museums, and Libraries Contributor(s): Hirsh, Sandra (Foreword by), Franks, Patricia C. (Editor), Bell, Lori A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1440841748 ISBN-13: 9781440841743 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $69.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - School Media - Computers | Educational Software |
Dewey: 371.334 |
LCCN: 2016019299 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (1.00 lbs) 262 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: There is a renaissance occurring in education with immersive learning via virtual applications and environments, even at the elementary school level. This widespread new movement is happening over more platforms than before--Second Life, Open Sim, Unity3D, Curio, and others. Teaching and Learning in Virtual Environments: Archives, Museums, and Libraries presents readers with the scope of possibilities for education in virtual environments today. Written from the perspective of the practitioner, it provides a wealth of teaching tips for virtual environments and for combining virtual environments with other emerging technologies for libraries and education. Chapters describe how recent developments in technology have made web-based virtual worlds more accessible for teaching and learning and discuss the unique benefits and affordances of educating in virtual environments as well as their applications to different subjects. The teaching applications cover the primary and secondary school levels, higher education and graduate-level environments, and even beyond formal education into building immersive information experiences for professional training applications, library users, and the general public. The text provides an up-to-date overview for educators, academic and public librarians, and archives and museum staff on recent developments with immersive learning; presents innovative programs and teaching ideas; covers administrative issues; and addresses the student's perspective as well. |