3D On-line Distributed Learning Environments: An Old Concept with a New Twist

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Jones, G. (2004). 3D On-line Distributed Learning Environments: An Old Concept with a New Twist. In R. Ferdig et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (pp. 507-512). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2004
Atlanta, GA, USA
2004
ISBN 1-880094-52-5
  Richard Ferdig, Caroline Crawford, Roger Carlsen, Niki Davis, Jerry Price, Roberta Weber & Dee Anna Willis
AACE

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Greg Jones, University of North Texas, USA

Abstract

This paper discusses how the concept of on-line distributed learning environments is being remade with advances in affordable computing hardware, video graphics, and Internet access. The original concept from the 1970's of synchronous on-line computer mediated communications is changing in ways that can be a benefit to communities using distributed learning methods. The approach fits between course delivery that uses web-based with e-mail/bulletin-board feedback and more bandwidth intensive video conferencing technology. 3D on-line environments are appropriate to a large segment of students that still do not have broadband Internet because of cost and/or access. This paper discusses 3D on-line environments, explains the technology, and gives an example of a 3D on-line learning environment being used at the University of North Texas, Department of Technology and Cognition.

Keywords

• Cognition
• Internet
• Video

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