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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Silva, Karina; Correia, Ana-Paula; Pardo-Ballester, Cristina – Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 2010
Researchers have highlighted the benefits of using virtual worlds such as Second Life in education, but they have also forewarned educators of potential drawbacks. Understanding how virtual worlds work, including their capabilities and limitations, empowers educators to make better decisions regarding their relevance to learning and teaching. This…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Simulation, Simulated Environment, Virtual Classrooms