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Engaging Students in a Computer Diversity Course Through Virtual Worlds

Engaging Students in a Computer Diversity Course Through Virtual Worlds

Yvonne Pigatt, James Braman
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 25
ISBN13: 9781668475973|ISBN10: 1668475979|EISBN13: 9781668475980
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7597-3.ch008
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Pigatt, Yvonne, and James Braman. "Engaging Students in a Computer Diversity Course Through Virtual Worlds." Research Anthology on Virtual Environments and Building the Metaverse, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2023, pp. 145-169. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7597-3.ch008

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Pigatt, Y. & Braman, J. (2023). Engaging Students in a Computer Diversity Course Through Virtual Worlds. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Research Anthology on Virtual Environments and Building the Metaverse (pp. 145-169). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7597-3.ch008

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Pigatt, Yvonne, and James Braman. "Engaging Students in a Computer Diversity Course Through Virtual Worlds." In Research Anthology on Virtual Environments and Building the Metaverse, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 145-169. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2023. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7597-3.ch008

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Abstract

Virtual world technology allows for an immersive 3D experience with rich content and interactive potential for students. Through this richness and interactivity, educators have abundant creative power to design and facilitate meaningful learning experiences and collaboration opportunities. In this chapter, the authors discuss one such initiative using Second Life as an educational space for a community college course activity to enhance student engagement. A brief literature review of the educational use of virtual worlds will be presented, which underpin our pedagogical methodology for the project framework. Focusing on a specific community college course titled “Diversity in a Technological Society,” the course goals and project requirements will be discussed. The chapter concludes with a detailed description of the proposed methodology for the next phase, recommendations, and future work.

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