GEOWORLDS: Utilizing Second Life to Develop Advanced Geosciences Knowledge

Author

Russell, Donna ; Davies, Molly ; Totten, Iris

Author_Institution

Curriculum & Instructional Leadership Dept., Univ. of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

fYear

2008

fDate

17-19 Nov. 2008

Firstpage

93

Lastpage

97

Abstract

In this proposal we describe the design of an advanced geosciences program that uses Second Life Teen World to develop problem-based learning abilities and geosciences concepts in urban students. Geoworldss are complex problem-based scenarios designed into 3-D virtual environments where students can interact with the virtual environment, and each other to develop a solution to the problem space.

Keywords

computer aided instruction; geophysics; groupware; problem solving; virtual reality; 3D virtual environments; GEOWORLDS; Second Life Teen World; advanced geosciences knowledge; problem-based learning abilities; urban students; Cities and towns; Geology; Geoscience; Iris; Online Communities/Technical Collaboration; Problem-solving; Proposals; Second Life; Standards development; Virtual environment; 3D virtual learning envrionments; advanced geosciences content knowledge; cultural historical activity theory research; urban education;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Digital Games and Intelligent Toys Based Education, 2008 Second IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

Banff, BC

Print_ISBN

978-0-7695-3409-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/DIGITEL.2008.50

Filename

4700736