Ian's Page
Profile
- What is your interest in virtual worlds?
- Academic, Blogger, College
- What virtual worlds are you interested in?
- Second Life, There.com, Activeworlds, General
- About Me:
- Academic Chair of the Schools of Applied Arts and New Media, Business, and Health and Human Services at the Institute of Technology campus of the Nova Scotia Community College, I have an interest in problem-based learning, competency-based assessment, and alternative educational methodologies and delivery methods. I am actively exploring Web 2.0 tools and technologies and supporting faculty in the implementation of these tools and technologies into their professional practices. I believe that social networking is the future of learning-centred education. Lately I have been researching and exploring the use of social media in the development and use of PLEs- Personal learning Environments - learner created and learner-controlled - this is where I see adult education going - out of the traditional classroom and into the hands of learners wherever they may be. You can find me in Second Life as several of us at NSCC are currently exploring this MUVE as a learning environment. NSCC is Canada's portfolio college and e-portfolio development is a powerful learning tool for faculty, staff, and learners.
- Website:
- http://machianations.blogspot.com
Groups
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Gaming and Learning in Virtual Worlds
(104 members)
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SLEDcc 2008
(90 members)
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Language Learning in Virtual Worlds
(82 members)
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K-8 Virtual Worlds
(66 members)
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Virtual World Librarians
(63 members)
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MedEd in Virtual Worlds
(53 members)
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Virtual Psychology
(41 members)
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Social Presence in Virtual Worlds
(39 members)
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Community Colleges
(34 members)
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Gender in Virtual Worlds
(31 members)
How To Use RezEd
RezEd is YOUR community for learning and virtual worlds. There are many ways to use it.
- Share your voice in response to the featured discussion.
- Listen to the twice-a-month podcast
- Read or contribute to the Best Practice reports
- Browse or contribute to the library
- Join a special interest group or create your own
- List an event or learn who is attending
- Read or report the latest news
- Meet new colleagues and read their personal blogs
- Add photos or videos
- Tell us more ways this community can serve your needs!
Featured Best Practice
This week's best practice, "Using Virtual World Simulation to Teach Journalistic Interviewing," is submitted by Dr. Anthony Curtis of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Featured Podcast
RezEd Podcast Episode 12 Features Professor James Paul Gee speaking on virtual worlds and the power of situated learning.SLED Blog
Featured Discussions
If you've ever wanted to talk to Linden Lab and give them feedback about your experience as a teacher in Second Life - now's your chance! What feedback would YOU like to give to Linden Lab?
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