virtual world

Done by:Mawahb Ba HajjajMarwa Al Ibrahim

Definition of VW

VW in Edu

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Second Life

Definition of VW

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Second Life

What is A virtual world

• A virtual world is a computer-based simulated environment intended for its users to inhabit and interact via avatars.

• Virtual worlds are not limited to games but, depending on the degree of immediacy presented, can encompass computer conferencing and text based chat rooms.

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What is A virtual world

• A virtual world is an interactive simulated environment accessed by multiple users through an online interface.

• Virtual worlds are also called "digital worlds," "simulated worlds" and "MMOG's."

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Virtual world in education

• Virtual worlds represent a powerful new media for instruction and education

• The use of virtual worlds can give teachers the opportunity to have a greater level of student participation.

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• Virtual worlds allow users with specific needs and requirements to be able to access and use the same learning materials from home, as they would be receiving if they were in the presentation.

• It allows users to be able to carry out tasks that could be difficult in the real world due to constraints and restrictions, such as cost, scheduling or location.

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• They can be a good source of user feedback, the typical paper-based resources have limitations that Virtual Worlds can overcome.

• Having the option to be able to attend a presentation via a virtual world from home or from their workplace, can help the user to be more at ease and comfortable.

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Educational Opportunities

• Virtual Classrooms : Synchronous learning without distance as a barrier.

• Conferences and Workshops: March 8, 2008 Virtual Worlds: Libraries, Education & Museums Conference

• Immersive Learning Environments : TCEA and the Virtual Alamo on ISTE

• Research Symposiums TWU Virtual Research Symposium April 2008

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Features of Virtual world

1. Shared Space: the world allows many users to participate at once.

2. Graphical User Interface: the world depicts space visually, ranging in style from 2D "cartoon" imagery to more immersive 3D environments.

3. Immediacy: interaction takes place in real time.

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features of Virtual world

4. Interactivity: the world allows users to alter, develop, build, or submit customized content.

5. Persistence: the world's existence continues regardless of whether individual users are logged in.

6. Socialization/Community: the world allows and encourages the formation of in-world social groups like teams, guilds, clubs, cliques, housemates, neighborhoods, etc.

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Virtual Worlds – Pros and Cons

Advantages:

• Synchronous • Participants can create individual

characters with unique identities • Participants can interact • Not bounded by physical laws • Information can be manipulated in ways

that are not normally possible in the real world

• Real-time voice communication is possible

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Virtual Worlds – Pros and Cons

Limitations:

• Learning curve• expense

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Examples of Virtual Worlds

• Habbo Hotel • Ty Girlz • Webkinz • Gaia Online • Second Life

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Second LifeDefinition of VW

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• Second Life (SL) is a virtual world developed by Linden Lab that launched on June 23, 2003 and is accessible via the Internet.

• Second Life caters for users aged over eighteen, while its sister site Teen Second Life is reserved to users aged between thirteen and seventeen.


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• Built into the software is a three dimensional modeling tool based around simple geometric shapes that allows a resident to build virtual objects.


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In Education

• Second Life is used as a platform for education by many institutions, such as colleges, universities, libraries and government entities.

• There are over one hundred regions used for educational purposes covering subjects such as chemistry and English.

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In Education

• Is more personal than traditional distance learning

• At least 300 universities around the world teach courses or conduct research in SL

• educators use Second Life to meet each other and to create objects and structures that help them develop curriculum

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• User Created• Functional Economy• Proprietary Rights• Shared Spaces• Multimedia Platform• Voice Enabled (almost)

Features of Second LifeDefinition of VW

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• Easy access and low cost. • Experienced and dedicated

designer/builders. • Tools and venues for communications-

driven decision support. • A large, dedicated user base. • Impression management and creativity

enhancement.

Advantages of using SL Definition of VW

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• Time compression. • Easy data integration from real life using

RSS feeds. • Encourages active participation and

experiential learning.

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Advantages of using SL Definition of VW

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Limitations of VW

• Learning time and training costs. • Distractions are numerous. • Griefing, pranksters and spam. • Technology problems. • Chat is a very slow communication tool. • Resistance to use.

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Disadvantages of using SL Definition of VW

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