ADDED VALUE OF TEACHING IN A VIRTUAL WORLD IN THE CONTEXT OF THE AVATAR PROJECT Cover Image

ИНОВАТИВЕН ПОДХОД КЪМ ОБУЧЕНИЕТО ВЪВ ВИРТУАЛНИЯ СВЯТ В КОНТЕКСТА НА ПРОЕКТ AVATAR
ADDED VALUE OF TEACHING IN A VIRTUAL WORLD IN THE CONTEXT OF THE AVATAR PROJECT

Author(s): Mariya Monova-Zheleva, Yanislav Zhelev
Subject(s): Education, Information Architecture
Published by: Бургаски свободен университет
Keywords: 3D virtual environment; Virtual Worlds (VL); V-learning; Virtual communities.

Summary/Abstract: In this paper are described approaches and methods used in the framework of the international project AVATAR[1]. The project’s primary aim is to enhance the quality of teaching and education in high schools through an innovative virtual world learning environment. The unique qualities of Virtual learning (v-learning) impart opportunities for collaborative learning and co-creation that can help teachers and students take a step closer towards the modernization and future of education. AVATAR provides an opportunity for both teachers and students to benefit from ICT skill development, social learning opportunities and a resource to help revive the traditional classroom environment, adding value to the learning process. V-learning promotes learning-by-doing that stimulates different learning styles and increases the level of student engagement in different subject matters through technology, integrating textbook, discussion groups and labs.

  • Issue Year: XXIII/2010
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 66-69
  • Page Count: 3
  • Language: Bulgarian