3D virtual environments can be used in the classroom to provide an immersive educational experience for students. They are computer-based environments created using 3D models and textures where users are represented by avatars. Students are already familiar with virtual worlds from games like Runescape and Second Life. In a classroom, 3D environments allow students to collaborate remotely, build virtual learning resources, demonstrate processes, and tell interactive stories. Teachers have options like hosting their own virtual world using OpenSim, using the Teen Grid in Second Life, or running the Edusim platform directly on an interactive whiteboard.

1. 3D Virtual Environments in the Classroom : Immersive Education Rich White Immersive Education Systems Designer Greenbush - ESC http://labs.greenbush.us [email_address]

2. What is a 3D Virtual Environment?

3. What is a 3D Virtual Environment? 3D computer graphics based environment Built using 3D models and textures Users are represented as Avatars

4. Why 3D virtual environments in the classroom?

5. Why 3D virtual environments in the classroom? Richness Immersive Connecting on students turf !

6. What are Students Using at Home?

7. What are Students Using at Home? Runescape Nicktropolis Whyville Secondlife Teen Webkins

8. How would I use a 3D virtual environment in my classroom or school

9. How would I use a 3D virtual environment in my classroom or school Collaborate with Others Off Site Conceptualize & Build Virtual Learning Resources Virtually Demonstrate a Process Immersive Book Walkthrus Virtual Story Telling/Presentation Machanima - Creating Recorded Movies 3D Lessons on your IWB

10. 3D virtual environment platform options for your classroom or school Secondlife Teen Grid (13-18) Host your own "Secondlife Grid" Opensim - GreenbushGrid Edusim on your IWB

11. Host your own "Secondlife Grid" with Opensim Opensim Opensource Server based Locally Hosted Uses the Secondlife Client If you are familer with SL virtually no learning curve

12. Edusim On Your IWB Built by Greenbush using Croquet Opensource Peer to Peer Run locally (no central server needed) Easy to add resources & use Quick Tutorial & Demo