Education 2020: Open Source Virtual Worlds

Session Description
Join us as we explore virtual world education in 2020 and where to find cool tech, start an online education program, design and host 3D immersive classes.
Presenter(s)
Cynthia Calongne
Cynthia Calongne, Doctoral Studies, Colorado Technical University, United States
Dr. Cynthia Calongne is a professor in Doctoral Studies at Colorado Technical University and CCCOnline. She taught 52 university classes that met in a virtual world and 24 years on campus, hybrid, and online classes. A pioneer in 3D immersive education, she received the Thinkerer award at the 2017 Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education for lifetime achievement, and her team won the $25,000 Grand Prize in the Federal Virtual World Challenge for their space simulation the Mars Expedition Strategy Challenge.
Session Type
20-Minute Session
Audience
All Audiences

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Minecraft Communication Relay

Session Description
We will be presenting a walkthrough of a communication and teamwork curriculum built within Minecraft. The curriculum is targeted for use in classrooms with middle school students to learn to work together and employ effective communication strategies in their teams. Attendees will learn about the design and development process for open-ended interventions with middle school students, as well as get a feel for the student experience with this intervention.
Presenter(s)
Jesse Joseph
Jesse Joseph, University of Hawaii, HI

Melissa Peterson
Melissa Peterson, University of Hawaii, HI

Session Type
LTEC Session
Audience
All Audiences

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