The 2008 Horizon Report
Download below the 2008 Horizon Report which highlights Virtual Worlds and Immersive Digital Environments.
The 2008 Horizon Report: Australia–New Zealand Edition is a publication of The NEW MEDIA CONSORTIUM
Excerpt from the Report:
VIRTUAL WORLDS & OTHER IMMERSIVE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS
Time-to-Adoption Horizon: One Year or Less
We have watched as hundreds of educational institutions have chosen to enter the virtual arena over the past few years. Early projects that drew heavily on real-world forms and practices gradually have given way to more experimental ventures that take advantage of the unique opportunities afforded by virtual worlds and other immersive digital environments. Now we are seeing increased use of these spaces for truly immersive forms of learning and for a level of collaboration that is erasing traditional boundaries and borders rapidly.
The technology that supports virtual worlds is advancing at a rapid rate, paving the way for more realistic environments, connections between different platforms, and new ways to enter and use virtual spaces. As participation and development both continue to increase, these environments are becoming ever more interesting spaces with obvious potential for teaching, learning, and creative expression.
The 2008 Horizon Report: Australia–New Zealand Edition is a publication of The NEW MEDIA CONSORTIUM
Excerpt from the Report:
VIRTUAL WORLDS & OTHER IMMERSIVE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS
Time-to-Adoption Horizon: One Year or Less
We have watched as hundreds of educational institutions have chosen to enter the virtual arena over the past few years. Early projects that drew heavily on real-world forms and practices gradually have given way to more experimental ventures that take advantage of the unique opportunities afforded by virtual worlds and other immersive digital environments. Now we are seeing increased use of these spaces for truly immersive forms of learning and for a level of collaboration that is erasing traditional boundaries and borders rapidly.
The technology that supports virtual worlds is advancing at a rapid rate, paving the way for more realistic environments, connections between different platforms, and new ways to enter and use virtual spaces. As participation and development both continue to increase, these environments are becoming ever more interesting spaces with obvious potential for teaching, learning, and creative expression.
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