2. Virtual Worlds When you hear the term “Virtual Worlds” you may think science fiction, imagination or that which is totally not real – hence, virtual !
8. Virtual Worlds These simulation environments are usually designed for training, have high development and operating costs and have restricted access.
9. Virtual Worlds The savings are, however, enormous, compared to training where capital assets such as a multi-million dollar plane or ship are crashed.
10. Virtual Worlds Further, training can take place where risk to life would be viewed as too dangerous.
11. Virtual Worlds The new phase in Virtual Worlds is paralleling the shift that has occurred in the internet and the web.
13. Virtual Worlds Computer programs such as SimCity and lately, a web-based tool SecondLife offer the user the ability to have more control of the interaction.
14. Virtual Worlds Computer programs such as SimCity and lately, a web-based tool SecondLife offer the user the ability to have more control of the interaction.
15. Virtual Worlds Virtual Worlds in Education http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_world#Education http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Education+in+Virtual+Worlds&aq=f
16. Virtual Worlds Virtual Worlds in Education http://education.secondlife.com/ http://virtualworldwatch.net/about/