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.)