PREVIEW Project description

Problem-based Learning (PBL) has become a central learning approach in many curricula, but in collaborative style of learning is threatened by the movement towards more self-directed and distance learning. This project will investigate, implement and evaluate a user-focused approach to developing scenarios and materials, linking the emerging technologies of virtual worlds with interactive PBL online, to create immersive collaborative tutorials. The project team will create (i) specific PBL environments within Second Life, (ii) PBL scenarios (iii) strategies, guidance materials and good practice guides, all of which will be evaluated under the guidance of users, and made available to the higher education community.

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