Learning And Teaching With Virtual Learning Environments
Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) are becoming increasingly common in schools, and it is important for trainees to be equipped with the necessary skills and understanding to use them effectively to enhance learning. This book takes a thematic approach, examining all the key issues from designing and creating a VLE to using one to organise, moderate and assess pupil learning and even to develop resources for learning.
Virtual Worlds are a new interface through which people can meet and collaborate with others using their natural voice, sharing PowerPoint presentations, videos, team meetings, as well as other sorts of simulations and role playing. 'Education in Second Life' is an important type of distance learning. Certainly it enables classes to meet without the overhead that goes with the traditional brick and mortar classroom building.
Bluetooth, HDTV, SEMs, PSP and Wii your world is full of cool gadgets and clever technology, do you want to know how it all works? From gadget-loving guys to curious kids, open up the cool lenticular cover and discover how all your favourite modern technologies work. Incredible images reveal what's inside your games console, how spies use GSM for covert operations, the world's fastest robot and virtual online worlds. A microscopic, X-rayed, cross-sectioned and close-up look at loads of amazing stuff! Now in paperback.
Artists have aspired for centuries to master the technique of drawing the human figure. Live models have been studied in intricate detail in order to create lifelike renderings. Today, advances in technology make it possible for artists to use virtual models, eliminating limitations that surround live models. Poser Figure Artist from e frontier offers artists an incredible program that makes it easier than ever to conquer the art of the human form. Figure Drawing with Virtual Models is your guide to getting the most out of Poser Figure Artist.
