Going In-World: Exploring Multi-User Virtual Environments for Online Teaching

Nemah N. Hermosa

College of Education, University of the Philippines in Diliman

nnhermosa@yahoo.com

New tools and applications are continually being developed that can serve as alternatives to learning management systems in the delivery of online courses. One such possibility is Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVEs). This paper will give a brief introduction to virtual worlds, particularly Second Life (SL), describe their uses in education, and discuss issues and concerns in using them for educational purposes.

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