Cases on Collaboration in Virtual Learning Environments: Processes and Interactions | by Donna Russell (ed) | 2010 | ISBN: 9781605668789. Learning and Development Resource. Distance Education Program. COLLABORATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARIES. Integrated Online Edutainment
Cases on Collaboration in Virtual Learning Environments: Processes and Interactions
by Donna Russell (ed)
2010 (400 pages)
ISBN:9781605668789
Containing unique research cases on experiences, implementations, and applications of virtual learning environments, this book provides a systematic response to the highly innovative and rapidly evolving field for enhanced education and training.
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Cases on Collaboration in Virtual Learning Environments—Processes and Interactions
Foreword
Preface
OVERVIEW
GAIAWORLD: IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL PBL ENVIRONMENT
ORGANIZATION OF THE BOOK
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
APPENDIX A
Chapter 1 – The Making of the University Life Café—Harnessing Interactive Technologies and Virtual Community for an Anti-Suicide Website for College Students
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND: THE PROJECT
SETTING THE STAGE
LITERATURE ON SUICIDOLOGY
ASSESSING SUICIDE RISKS
BUILDING PROTECTIVE FACTORS
CREATING A VIRTUAL WORK TEAM
THE USE OF CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
ADDRESSING LEGAL CONCERNS
CULTURAL FACTORS
SITE DESIGN
FOUR MODULAR BUILDS
LIVE LAUNCHING AND ASSESSMENT
THE FUTURE
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
ENDNOTE
APPENDIX A: DRAMATIC EDUCATIONAL FILM MAKING FOR THE UNIVERSITY LIFE CAFÉ WEBSITE
Chapter 2 – 3D Design and Collaboration in Massively Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVEs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
VIRTUAL WORLD LANDSCAPE
VIRTUAL WORLDS FOR LEARNING
SECOND LIFE AFFORDANCES FOR EDUCATION
OPENHABITAT PROJECT APPROACH
SCOPE
METHODOLOGY
COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES IN 3D DESIGN
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
ENDNOTES
Chapter 3 – Music Matters—A Unique Distance Education Opportunity for the Humanities
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SETTING THE STAGE
BACKGROUND
CASE DESCRIPTION: MUSIC MATTERS
CURRENT CHALLENGES
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Chapter 4 – Virtual Worlds and Avatars for the Development of Primary Foreign Languages and Primary Foreign Languages for the Development of Real Children
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION
CONCLUSION
CURRENT CHALLENGES FACING THE ORGANIZATION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
FURTHER READING
Chapter 5 – Transpositions in Configurable Virtual Storyworlds
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION
CURRENT CHALLENGES FACING THE ORGANIZATION
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
FURTHER READING
ENDNOTES
SUPPORT MATERIAL
Chapter 6 – Argumentative Interactions and Learning Through a Virtual Environment—Lessons Learned from the Implementation of a Case in Science
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION
RESULTS
CHALLENGES AND LESSONS LEARNED FOR EDUCATIONAL ISSUES
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
FURTHER READING
ENDNOTES
Chapter 7 – Obesity Prevention in Second Life—The International Health Challenge
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION: THE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CHALLENGE
CURRENT CHALLENGES FACING THE ORGANIZATION
SIGNIFICANCE AND FURTHER READING
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
Chapter 8 – Dissection of a Desktop Microworld
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION
CURRENT CHALLENGES
EPILOGUE
REFERENCES
Chapter 9 – Using Digital Communities to Enhance Student Persistence and Retention
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION: BUILDING THE DIGITAL COMMUNITY
ASSESSING THE DIGITAL COMMUNITY
CURRENT CHALLENGES FACING THE ORGANIZATION
FURTHER READING
REFERENCES
Chapter 10 – Designing for Social Interaction and Social Competence in a 3D-VLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION
CURRENT CHALLENGES
SUMMARY
REFERENCES
FURTHER READING
Chapter 11 – Maximizing Collaborative Learning and Work in Digital Libraries and Repositories—A Conceptual Meta-Case
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION
CURRENT CHALLENGES: THE CORE FUNCTIONS OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND REPOSITORIES
COLLABORATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARIES
PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES
FUTURE ISSUES
CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 12 – Creating a Motivated Online Graduate Community
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CREATING A MOTIVATED ONLINE GRADUATE COMMUNITY
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION
CURRENT CHALLENGES FACING THE ORGANIZATION
LESSONS LEARNED
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
FURTHER READING
Chapter 13 – Developing Collaborative Problem-Solving in an Online Training Program for Insurance Agents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION
CURRENT CHALLENGES FACING THE ORGANIZATION
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
FURTHER READING
Chapter 14 – Ethical and Legal Issues in Teaching and Learning in Second Life in a Graduate Online Course
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION
FINDINGS
CURRENT CHALLENGES IN GRADUATE ONLINE TEACHING
REFERENCES
Chapter 15 – Second Life Project Development as a Venue for Interdisciplinary Collaboration
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
SETTING
CASE DESCRIPTION
CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
EPILOGUE AND LESSONS LEARNED
REFERENCE
APPENDIX 1. COMMENTS FROM STUDENT SURVEY
Chapter 16 – Critical Thinking in Discussion—Online versus Face-to-Face
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION
TRIGGERING
EXPLORATION
INTEGRATION
RESOLUTION
OTHER
INTERACTIONS
CURRENT CHALLENGES FACING THE ORGANIZATION
REFERENCES
ENDNOTES
SUPPORT MATERIALS: APPENDIX A: MODIFICATIONS
Chapter 17 – Enhancing Intelligence, English and Math Competencies in the Classroom via e@Leader Integrated Online Edutainment Gaming and Assessment
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CASE BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTIONS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
APPENDIX A
Chapter 18 – Herding Cats—Striking a Balance Between Autonomy and Control in Online Classes
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
NETWORKS AND THE CONTROL OF NETWORKS
CASE STUDY METHODOLOGY
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Chapter 19 – The Critical and Historical View in Communities of Practice (CoP) for the Development in Education
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WENGER’S AND FREIRE’S IDEAS
THE TRAINING AND SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES PROJECT
THE LEARNING DYNAMICS IN A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE
THE ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATIONS OF DIGITAL DATA
FINAL CONSIDERATIONS
REFERENCES
ENDNOTE
Compilation of References
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