ProjectProject

Facilitating flexible, enquiry-based experiential learning through an accessible, three-dimensional virtual learning environment (3DVLE)

Project Information

Year Funded:
2008
Grant (ex GST):
$203,973
Project Status:
Ongoing
Program:
Competitive Grants
Project Keywords:
3D virtual learning environments, Accessibility, Ethical and legal issues, Experiential learning, Flexible learning, Inclusivity, Intellectual property, New Technology, Stimulation, Student engagement
Project Discipline:
Non-disciplinary

Institutions

  • University of South Australia (Lead)
  • Edith Cowan University
  • Flinders University
  • Monash University
  • RMIT University
  • The University of Sydney
  • University of Sheffield (UK)

Project Leader

  1. Dr Denise Wood
    University of South Australia
    denise [dot] wood [at] unisa [dot] edu [dot] au
  2. Associate Professor Gerry Bloustein
    University of South Australia
    gerry [dot] bloustien [at] unisa [dot] edu [dot] au

Project Outcome

This project will demonstrate the pedagogical benefits of the application of three-dimensional virtual world experiences in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum and result in the design and development of an accessible, open source 3D virtual learning environment.

Project Methodology

  1. Consultation with institutions and networks to ensure stakeholders are involved in the evolution of the 3DVLE.
  2. Design and development of an accessible open source 3DVLE.
  3. Development and evaluation of guidelines that address pedagogy, accessibility and legal, ethical and Intellectual Property responsibilities.
  4. Research references and case studies and develop the resource database.
  5. Evaluation will be conducted in a formative manner and modifications will be implemented progressively.
  6. Dissemination via project website, peer-reviewed journals, conferences, seminars, workshops and public events hosted in 3D virtual spaces.

The information on this project's page was correct at the time of funding. Changes may have occurred since.

The information on this project's page was updated 1 April, 2009.

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