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Encouraging interest, discussion and collaboration in Virtual Psychology - the study of behaviour and mental processes in synthetic environments. Please join us in sharing Psychological perspectives on education and research in virtual worlds.
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International Conference on the Use of the Internet in Mental Health May 14-16, 2009 in Montreal, Canada I'll be giving two invited talks on the use of virtual worlds for teaching and learning at 'The International Conference on the Use of the I...
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What is your interest in virtual worlds?
Academic, Blogger, One who works directly with students, College
What virtual worlds are you interested in?
Second Life, World of Warcraft, Other, General
About Me:
Simon Bignell - Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom.

In real life I am Simon Bignell a Lecturer in Psychology at University of Derby in the UK. I teach a range of Psychology modules both to campus-based and distance learners. I am currently running a funded project that is evaluating teaching and research in Second Life. The research element is investigating the effectiveness of the platform to enhance the real-life social/communication skills of people diagnosed with high-functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. I would be pleased to talk with you if you share these interests. These web pages and associated blog are personal and do not reflect the views of University of Derby.

Simon Bignell (Avatar: Milton Broome)
Lecturer in Psychology,
Centre for Psychological Research,
University of Derby, UK.
Email: s.bignell@derby.ac.uk

BLOG: http://www.miltonbroome.com
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International Conference on the Use of the Internet in Mental Health' May 14-16, 2009 in Montreal, Canada

International Conference on the Use of the Internet in Mental Health

May 14-16, 2009 in Montreal, Canada

I'll be giving two invited talks on the use of virtual worlds for teaching and learning at 'The International Conference on the Use of the Internet in Mental Health' May 14-16, 2009 in Montreal, Canada.

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Posted on May 10, 2009 at 7:11pm —

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Virtual Worlds as a Pandora's Box for learners?

I am delighted to have been asked to moderate this week’s discussion. For the discussion I would really like to hear your views on the ‘Pandora’s Box’ of Virtual Worlds. In bringing our students into 3D virtual environments for educational purposes are we introducing them to a potentially harmful influence over and above what they would normally experience?… Continue

Posted on May 28, 2008 at 11:00pm — 5 Comments

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At 7:02am on May 20, 2008, Daniel Livingstone said…
Hi Milton... good to see you here.
Belatedly I realised I could have done with some expert advice on assessing my own students' attitudes at the end of semester... oh well!
At 5:22pm on May 17, 2008, Lorraine Mockford (SL: LoriVonne Lustre) said…
Thanks Milton. I am quite interested in how psychology, education, and virtual worlds intersect. I look forward to how the discussions will evolve.
 
 

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