Virtual World Learning Spaces: Developing a Second Life Operating Room Simulation
A real-world approach to virtual learning spaces brings similar constraints on the types of teaching and learning possible in the virtual spaces.
Dave Antonacci
Biography
Previously the Director of Teaching & Learning Technologies (TLT) at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Dave Antonacci is now the CIO at KUMC. As the CIO, he provides direction in the planning, implementation, and use of information systems and assures they meet the information management needs of the KUMC schools and departments. Dr. Antonacci's interests include case-based reasoning, emerging technologies, technology integration, and 3D printing.EDUCAUSE Publications
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Envisioning the Educational Possibilities of User-Created Virtual Worlds
Educational games and simulations can engage students in higher-level cognitive thinking, such as interpreting, analyzing, discovering, evaluating, acting, and problem solving.
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SWRC06 Program Committee