Teaching using scenario based simulations in Second Life - Case study

from Learning to Teach Online · host Simon McIntyre

What do you think of this resource? Please click here to complete a quick survey. This case study examines how the University of Leicester utilised a virtual oil rig in the online world Second Life, to help students develop an emergency evacuation strategy for an oil rig. This was conducted as part of the DUCKLING research project, involving students in an online masters degree in occupational psychology. The unique learning opportunities offered by virtual worlds are discussed, along with common technical difficulties that can potentially inhibit student learning.

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