A virtual world is a computer-based simulated environment intended for its users to inhabit and interact via avatars.

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5. Definition of VW
VW in Edu
Edu Opportunities
Features of VW
Advantages of VW
Limitations of VW
Examples of VW
Second Life
Definition of VW
VW in Edu
Edu Opportunities
Features of VW
Advantages of VW
Limitations of VW
Examples of VW
Second Life

6. What is A virtual world
• A virtual world is a computer-based
simulated environment intended for its
users to inhabit and interact via avatars.
• Virtual worlds are not limited to games
but, depending on the degree of
immediacy presented, can encompass
computer conferencing and text based
chat rooms.
Definition of VW
VW in Edu
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Examples of VW
Second Life

7. What is A virtual world
• A virtual world is an interactive simulated
environment accessed by multiple users
through an online interface.
• Virtual worlds are also called "digital
worlds," "simulated worlds" and
"MMOG's."
Definition of VW
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8. Virtual world in education
• Virtual worlds represent a powerful new
media for instruction and education
• The use of virtual worlds can give teachers
the opportunity to have a greater level of
student participation.
Definition of VW
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9. Virtual world in education
• Virtual worlds allow users with specific
needs and requirements to be able to
access and use the same learning
materials from home, as they would be
receiving if they were in the presentation.
• It allows users to be able to carry out tasks
that could be difficult in the real world due
to constraints and restrictions, such as
cost, scheduling or location.
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10. Virtual world in education
• They can be a good source of user
feedback, the typical paper-based
resources have limitations that Virtual
Worlds can overcome.
• Having the option to be able to attend a
presentation via a virtual world from home
or from their workplace, can help the user
to be more at ease and comfortable.
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11. Educational Opportunities
• Virtual Classrooms : Synchronous
learning without distance as a barrier.
• Conferences and Workshops: March 8,
2008 Virtual Worlds: Libraries,
Education & Museums Conference
• Immersive Learning Environments :
TCEA and the Virtual Alamo on ISTE
• Research Symposiums TWU Virtual
Research Symposium April 2008
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12. Features of Virtual world
1. Shared Space: the world allows
many users to participate at once.
2. Graphical User Interface: the world
depicts space visually, ranging in style
from 2D "cartoon" imagery to more
immersive 3D environments.
3. Immediacy: interaction takes place in
real time.
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13. features of Virtual world
4. Interactivity: the world allows users to alter,
develop, build, or submit customized content.
5. Persistence: the world's existence continues
regardless of whether individual users are logged
in.
6. Socialization/Community: the world allows
and encourages the formation of in-world social
groups like teams, guilds, clubs, cliques,
housemates, neighborhoods, etc.
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14. Virtual Worlds – Pros and Cons
Advantages:
• Synchronous
• Participants can create individual
characters with unique identities
• Participants can interact
• Not bounded by physical laws
• Information can be manipulated in ways
that are not normally possible in the real
world
• Real-time voice communication is
possible
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15. Virtual Worlds – Pros and Cons
Limitations:
• Learning curve
• expense
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16. Examples of Virtual Worlds
• Habbo Hotel
• Ty Girlz
• Webkinz
• Gaia Online
• Second Life
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17. Second Life
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18. • Second Life (SL) is a virtual world
developed by Linden Lab that launched
on June 23, 2003 and is accessible via
the Internet.
• Second Life caters for users aged over
eighteen, while its sister site Teen
Second Life is reserved to users aged
between thirteen and seventeen.
Second Life
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19. • Built into the software is a three
dimensional modeling tool based
around simple geometric shapes that
allows a resident to build virtual
objects.
Second Life
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20. In Education
• Second Life is used as a platform for
education by many institutions, such as
colleges, universities, libraries and
government entities.
• There are over one hundred regions used
for educational purposes covering subjects
such as chemistry and English.
Second Life application
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21. In Education
• Is more personal than traditional distance
learning
• At least 300 universities around the world
teach courses or conduct research in SL
• educators use Second Life to meet each
other and to create objects and structures
that help them develop curriculum
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22. • User Created
• Functional Economy
• Proprietary Rights
• Shared Spaces
• Multimedia Platform
• Voice Enabled (almost)
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23. • Easy access and low cost.
• Experienced and dedicated
designer/builders.
• Tools and venues for communications-
driven decision support.
• A large, dedicated user base.
• Impression management and creativity
enhancement.
Advantages of using SL
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24. • Time compression.
• Easy data integration from real life using
RSS feeds.
• Encourages active participation and
experiential learning.
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25. • Learning time and training costs.
• Distractions are numerous.
• Griefing, pranksters and spam.
• Technology problems.
• Chat is a very slow communication tool.
• Resistance to use.
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Disadvantages of using SL
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