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Author:

Aldrich, Clark, 1967-

Title:

Learning online with games, simulations, and virtual worlds : strategies for online instruction / Clark Aldrich.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Jossey-Bass,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

x, 134 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Education--Simulation methods.
Virtual reality in education.
Computer games.
Computer-assisted instruction.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

What are games, simulations, and virtual worlds really, and why should I care. Understanding highly interactive virtual environments -- Embracing interactivity -- Sims: a new model of content -- Highly interactive content from the students' and instructor's perspective -- Choosing and using a highly interactive virtual environment. Identifying the right approach for the right need -- 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 -- Other considerations. Selling interactive environments internally : getting buy in from administrators, department heads, colleagues, parents and even students -- Epilogue: The new attraction of distance learning.

Series:

Jossey-Bass guides to online teaching and learning

ISBN:

0470438347 (pbk.)
9780470438343 (pbk.) :

OCLC:

(OCoLC)317456465

LCCN:

2009021642

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

IBAX173 -- North Iowa Area Community College Library (Mason City)

PMAX975 -- Morningside University - Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Library (Sioux City)

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)