ERIC Number: EJ792154
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Publication Date: 2008
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Learning in 3-D Virtual Worlds: Rethinking Media Literacy
Qian, Yufeng
Educational Technology, v48 n2 p38-41 Mar-Apr 2008
3-D virtual worlds, as a new form of learning environments in the 21st century, hold great potential in education. Learning in such environments, however, demands a broader spectrum of literacy skills. This article identifies a new set of media literacy skills required in 3-D virtual learning environments by reviewing exemplary 3-D virtual learning programs in K-12 settings.
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Media Literacy, Computer Simulation, Elementary School Students, High School Students, Computer Mediated Communication, Educational Environment, Computers, Games, Communication Skills
Educational Technology Publications. 700 Palisade Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632-0564. Tel: 800-952-2665; Web site: http://www.bookstoread.com/etp.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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