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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ920534
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-1935-9772
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A "Second Life" for Gross Anatomy: Applications for Multiuser Virtual Environments in Teaching the Anatomical Sciences
Richardson, April; Hazzard, Matthew; Challman, Sandra D.; Morgenstein, Aaron M.; Brueckner, Jennifer K.
Anatomical Sciences Education, v4 n1 p39-43 Jan-Feb 2011
This article describes the emerging role of educational multiuser virtual environments, specifically Second Life[TM], in anatomical sciences education. Virtual worlds promote inquiry-based learning and conceptual understanding, potentially making them applicable for teaching and learning gross anatomy. A short introduction to Second Life as an anatomical educational tool is provided, along with description of existing anatomy applications and future directions for this innovative teaching modality. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Virtual Classrooms, Electronic Learning, Higher Education, Science Laboratories, Medical Education, Outreach Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kentucky
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