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    3D virtual classroom simulations for supporting school teachers' continuing professional development

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    Authors
    Sampson, Demetrios
    Kallonis, P.
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Book Chapter
    
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    Sampson, D. and Kallonis, P. 2014. 3D virtual classroom simulations for supporting school teachers' continuing professional development, in Adult and Continuing Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, pp. 474-497. Hershey: IGI Global.
    Source Title
    Adult and Continuing Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
    DOI
    10.4018/978-1-4666-5780-9.ch026
    ISBN
    1466657804
    School
    School of Education
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2829
    Collection
    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    3D Virtual Worlds provide realistic three-dimensional environments accessible through the web that can offer engaging, interactive, and immersive experiences. This can create new opportunities for teaching and learning. Yet, the possible use of 3D Virtual Worlds in formal education is a major challenge for school teachers, even for those who are experienced and keen on using digital technologies. In this chapter, the authors present a 3D Virtual Classroom Simulation appropriately designed and implemented using SLOODLE for supporting a module for teachers' continuing professional development based on the Synectics "making the strange familiar" instructional strategy, aiming towards acquiring appropriate competences for teaching within 3D Virtual Worlds and for developing innovative educational practices.

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