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

Author/creator Aldrich, Clark, 1967-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSan Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2009.
Descriptionx, 134 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesJossey-Bass guides to online teaching and learning
Jossey-Bass guides to online teaching and learning. ^A573094
Partial contents What are games, simulations, and virtual worlds really, and why should I care. Understanding highly interactive virtual environments -- Embracing interactivity -- A new model of content -- Highly interactive content from the students' and instructor's perspective -- Choosing and using a highly interactive virtual environment. 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009021642
ISBN9780470438343 (pbk.)
ISBN0470438347 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB1029 .S53 A425 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold