Learning and Teaching in virtual worlds

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JISC CETIS and Eduserv are delighted to invite you to attend Maximising the effectiveness of virtual worlds in teaching and learning, a joint event on this important area being held on Friday 16 January 2009 at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
 
 
 
This event will provide a range of perspectives on the use of virtual worlds in HE from experienced practitioners.  Specifically, the event aims to explore the following issues:
 
 
 
·         what are the teaching situations for which virtual worlds are best suited?
 
·         what are the policy issues which arise from using virtual worlds for learning and teaching?
 
·         what are the technical characteristics/constraints of virtual worlds which have an impact on their use in learning and teaching?
 
 
 
In addition, attendees will gain an understanding of why some experts believe that virtual worlds will have a large impact on education.
 
 
 
A full agenda and information on presenters is available at http://wiki.cetis.ac.uk/CETIS-Eduserv-VW2009  As always, the meeting is free to attend and lunch and refreshments will be provided, but we do ask you to register in advance at http://jisc.cetis.ac.uk/events/register.php?id=147 to secure your place as places are limited.