EXTENDED LEARNING - Ultilizing Social Spaces and Mixed Reality in Academic Environments

Larysa N. Nadolny

2011

Abstract

This paper introduces the concept of extended learning through the addition of emerging social technology in academic environments. In order to address the technological advances and learning spaces of the next generation, it is imperative for higher education institutions to take advantage of the tools used by students today. Suggested technological applications include social networking, immersive gaming, augmented reality, and virtual worlds. Discussion includes methods for integration and sample applications.

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N. Nadolny L. (2011). EXTENDED LEARNING - Ultilizing Social Spaces and Mixed Reality in Academic Environments . In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-8425-50-8, pages 148-151. DOI: 10.5220/0003403001480151


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@conference{csedu11,
author={Larysa N. Nadolny},
title={EXTENDED LEARNING - Ultilizing Social Spaces and Mixed Reality in Academic Environments},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,},
year={2011},
pages={148-151},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0003403001480151},
isbn={978-989-8425-50-8},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,
TI - EXTENDED LEARNING - Ultilizing Social Spaces and Mixed Reality in Academic Environments
SN - 978-989-8425-50-8
AU - N. Nadolny L.
PY - 2011
SP - 148
EP - 151
DO - 10.5220/0003403001480151