виртуальная академия 2
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vAcademiaVirtual world as learning environment
Virtual worlds provide a new and effective environment for e-learning.
vAcademia - is a virtual world specially created for educational purposes.
vAcademia – virtual world as learning environment
Classrooms and educational tools
vAcademia classrooms are equipped with educational tool sets: whiteboards, presentation screens, pointers, markers, etc
Collaborative learning support
Collaborative learning approach is favored in the virtual world of vAcademia.
Educational tools
Whiteboards
Screen and applications sharing
Pointers
Коммуникации
Text and voice communication
Convenient voice and text communication tools enrich the collaborative learning activity.
Every person can show up in the virtual world in the appearance he/she likes best.
Avatar customizing
Lips synchronization and emotion
Face animation of avatars makes communication more expressive
Text, graphics and voice notes
Users may share their comments and impressions in the form of text, voice or graphic notes.
Navigation
vAcademia maps make the navigation around the virtual world really simple.
Collection
Educational resources for both teachers and students may be uploaded into Collection.
Creating learning environment
Users can organize learning space at any location of vAcademia by arranging the furniture in the way they like.
Web support of learning environment
Web site supports the learning process in vAcademia by learning management system and Web 2.0 tools: community, blogs and user generated content
Web support of learning environment
Both teachers and students have access to current and previous classes.