-Virtual+Environments

Virtual Learning Environments
====As advances in technologies increase and new spaces to learn pop up on the internet, the term "virtual learning environments" seems to be evolving to include these new technologies for learning. Wikipedia states, "A virtual learning environment (VLE) is a set of teaching and learning tools designed to enhance a student's learning experience by including computers and the Internet in the learning process....New features in these systems include, [|wikis], [|blogs], [|RSS]and 3D virtual learning spaces." @http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_learning_environment Other spaces to consider in the definition of virtual learning environments are: online classes, e-mail, chat, Skype, video games, virtual worlds, and augmented reality.====

Games
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Video games are believed to increase memory muscle. They will be a powerful tool used in education in 2025. In the video to the left, James Gee talks about video games and learning.
media type="youtube" key="KtpvjZGaufw" height="315" width="420" align="right" ====To the right is a trailer of the video game, //Immune Attack//, which uses video gaming strategies to help the player learn about our immune system. The game is very interactive and engaging for players of all ages. Learners will engage with the game for recreational enjoyment with the educational value being an added bonus to education. Games such as //Immune Attack, have// become increasingly popular learning spaces for learners of all levels.====

====Students in 2025 will be able to collaborate and construct knowledge in virtual worlds. The video to the left below describes virtual worlds and lists a few of the ones available today. The video on the right illustrates a community learning project on Lung Cancer Prevention constructed in the Second Life/Metaverse Virtual World.====

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Here is a list of Virtual Worlds by category.

====Computer generated images such as video and graphics will be augmented over real-world objects and environments for learning. The slide presentation below gives more detailed information about augmented reality.====

The video below show how a magazine was augmented with video to enhance content.
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