Writing In Virtual Worlds

Writing and learning in a 3D Virtual World Collaboration, construction, and learner engagement Jonathon Richter, Ed.D. Center for Electronic Studying University of Oregon Oregon Writing Project TechTC gathering June 25th, 2007

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Writing and hypertext are NOT well represented in SL: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Teaches Freshman English Composition in Second Life for Ball State University Interested in Second Life as a rhetorical space, to develop and negotiate patterns of community and expression. She uses all of Second Life for her students to think about what it means to be part of a community and what this means within the voice of their own writing. http://www.secondlife.intellagirl.com/ Sarah “Intellagirl” Robbins

Learning Activities in SL ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Promoting student academic learning with Virtual Worlds: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],(Jenkins, 2005).

1. Lowers the threat of failure ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

2a. Fosters engagement through immersion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

2b. Fosters engagement through immersion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

“ Immersion in a virtual world allows us to construct knowledge from direct experience, not from descriptions of experience. Any learning that is mediated by a symbol system, whether text, spoken language, or computer, is inevitably a reflection of someone else's experience not our own.” ~ Winn, W. (1993)

3. Manages levels of attainment to prevent feeling overwhelmed ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

4. Links learning to goals and roles ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

5. Creates a social context with shared interests ,[object Object],Etienne Wenger, 2004

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6. Creates multi-modal learning environments ,[object Object],[object Object]

7a. Supports a framework of inquiry ,[object Object]

7b. Supports a framework of inquiry ,[object Object]

Virtual Portfolios, or vPortfolios can be student-created: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

7c. Supports a framework of inquiry ,[object Object]

Getting started, getting involved: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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