Learning online with games, simulations, and virtual worlds:strategies for online instruction

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Aldrich Clark 1967-
Published: Jossey-Bass,
Publisher Address: San Francisco
Publication Dates: 2009.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Jossey-Bass guides to online teaching and learning
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Carrier Form: x, 134 p.: ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9780470438343 (pbk.)
0470438347 (pbk.)
Index Number: G434
CLC: G434-05
G899
Call Number: G434-05/A365
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
What are games, simulations, and virtual worlds really, and why should I care. Understanding highly interactive virtual environments -- Embracing interactivity -- A new model of content -- Highly interactive content from the students' and instructor's perspective -- Choosing and using a highly interactive virtual environment. Doing the prep work -- Integrating and piloting -- A brief example of a simulation deployment -- The processes of using a HIVE and the role of coaching -- Creating evaluation strategies.