Participate in this three-part, hands-on learning experience to enhance your understanding of Web-based Virtual Reality Worlds. Virtual reality worlds, computer games, simulations, and animations can be powerful learning tools for active, engaged learning offering visually rich, hands-on experiences, trial and error activities, and virtual participation in historical events.
Part I: VRW Introduction – May 8 – 14
The introduction to VRW is offered in an asynchronous format allowing you to investigate the various learning resources throughout the WebCT course space and comment and respond to fellow participants when it's most convenient for you. You will explore the various worlds available today, review research on VRW and student learning, and critique current VRW projects and applications.
Time commitment: 8 hours
Part II: Experience Active Worlds – May 16 or May 17
Participants will meet virtually at a pre-established time to experience a live VRW session where they will explore, deconstruct, and construct 3-D dwellings and concepts in their private VRW space.
Time commitment: 1 hour
Part III: VRW Wrap-up – May 23 or May 25
The same participants who worked together in Part II will reconvene at a pre-established time and critique the environment and fellow participants' ideas for future projects and discuss possible collaborative next steps.
Time commitment: 1 hour
Instructor:
Dr. David Cillay is the Director of Instructional Development and Technology at Washington State University, Center for Distance and Professional Education. He holds an Affiliate Faculty appointment in the College of Education. His area of expertise is utilizing technology to enhance student learning, primarily the facilitation of interaction. In his role at WSU, he provides pedagogical consultation and implementation to enhance teaching and learning in distance learning environments. He also coordinates and teaches in a graduate certificate program in Instructional Design. Prior to his move back to WSU, Cillay served as the Senior Instructional Designer at the University of Idaho. Who should attend:
This Web seminar will provide valuable information and hands-on experience for:
• course designers
• instructional designers
• IT instructors
• training managers
• training directors
• HR managers
from a variety of fields, including education, business, military, homeland security, government agencies and hazmat.
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CEU Credits:
Participants are eligible to earn one continuing education unit (CEU) from Washington State University.
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Registration Fee: $395
To Register:
http://capps.wsu.edu/VWorld
Contact us at wsuconf@wsu.edu to determine if this Web seminar is right for you!
Center for Distance and Professional Education
Washington State University
