Digital selves: Preparing graduates for the virtual workplace

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Collins, F. (2008). Digital selves: Preparing graduates for the virtual workplace. In J. Luca & E. Weippl (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2008 (pp. 5853-5858). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2008
Vienna, Austria
June 30, 2008
ISBN 1-880094-65-7
  Joseph Luca & Edgar R. Weippl
AACE

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Author

Francesca Collins, Monash University, Australia

Abstract

The next 10 years will see an increase in the adoption of 2D and 3D virtual environments as spaces for work-related interaction, collaboration and socialising. As the realities of the workplace become less time- and space-bound, it is important that graduates possess not only the skills to enable them to flourish in these environments, but also a deeper understanding of the implications of virtual realities for the questions of identity and selfhood. This paper will present a Monash University teaching initiative, the undergraduate subject BHS3000 Digital Selves. The subject’s content will be both theoretical and applied addressing questions such as: Who am I? Who am I interacting with? Where does the real life me end the virtual me begin? The initiative will be presented with a view to receiving feedback on the theoretical and practical aspects of the initiative and encouraging participation by staff and students from other internationally-focused higher education institutions.

Keywords

• Assessment
• Social Studies
• Professional Development
• Information Communication Technologies
• Internet

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