Autor/Autorin: Burton Brian
Dr. Burton is a Professor who creates degrees for universities inndigital entertainment and game technology while operating a statenof art online school with his wife Rosemaryn(www.gardenschools.com). The family spends most of their time atntheir Missouri residence in the Ozark Mountains.
As many business and educational organizations beginto consider using 3D virtual environments as learningplatforms, it is important to ask the question, dosuch environments engender collaboration and studentlearning? In this book, Dr. Brian Burton examines thedevelopment of constructivist learning using 3Dvirtual learning environments and the occurrence ofcollaboration, knowledge spirals, and student successin these environments. Using undergraduate studentsfrom two different universities, Dr. Burton utilizesa 3D game engine to teach a difficult topic inComputer Science and game development.The topic is richly explored both quantitatively andqualitatively. Suggestions for further research andapplication of the results for future learningopportunities are also included.A valuable resource for anyone considering using avirtual environment for education and learning.
As many business and educational organizations begin
to consider using 3D virtual environments as learning
platforms, it is important to ask the question, do
such environments engender collaboration and student
learning?
In this book, Dr. Brian Burton examines the
development of constructivist learning using 3D
virtual learning environments and the occurrence of
collaboration, knowledge spirals, and student success
in these environments. Using undergraduate students
from two different universities, Dr. Burton utilizes
a 3D game engine to teach a difficult topic in
Computer Science and game development.
The topic is richly explored both quantitatively and
qualitatively. Suggestions for further research and
application of the results for future learning
opportunities are also included.
A valuable resource for anyone considering using a
virtual environment for education and learning.
Dr. Burton is a Professor who creates degrees for universities in
digital entertainment and game technology while operating a state
of art online school with his wife Rosemary
(www.gardenschools.com). The family spends most of their time at
their Missouri residence in the Ozark Mountains.
Über den Autor
Dr. Burton is a Professor who creates degrees for universities indigital entertainment and game technology while operating a stateof art online school with his wife Rosemary(www.gardenschools.com). The family spends most of their time attheir Missouri residence in the Ozark Mountains.
Klappentext
As many business and educational organizations beginto consider using 3D virtual environments as learningplatforms, it is important to ask the question, dosuch environments engender collaboration and studentlearning? In this book, Dr. Brian Burton examines thedevelopment of constructivist learning using 3Dvirtual learning environments and the occurrence ofcollaboration, knowledge spirals, and student successin these environments. Using undergraduate studentsfrom two different universities, Dr. Burton utilizesa 3D game engine to teach a difficult topic inComputer Science and game development.The topic is richly explored both quantitatively andqualitatively. Suggestions for further research andapplication of the results for future learningopportunities are also included.A valuable resource for anyone considering using avirtual environment for education and learning.
