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Educators are at the forefront of adopting and studying new technologies whether in the classroom or as part of their research or studies. The use of virtual worlds is presenting new challenges and opportunities for both pedagogy and the enhancement of academic practice.


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December 13: 2010 & Next - Second Life, Virtual Worlds and the State of the Union

December 13: 2010 & Next - Second Life, Virtual Worlds and the State of the Union

Its been a decade of advances for virtual worlds, ending with a year that many won’t forget. As the technologies allowing immersive experiences expand, Second…

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December 6: Can Being Part Machine Make Us More Human?

December 6: Can Being Part Machine Make Us More Human?

If your body contains technology it might help you to hear better, it may reduce seizures or prevent heart attacks – but does it make…

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April 7 - Meeting Stories With Marc Weiss and Barry Joseph

April 7 - Meeting Stories With Marc Weiss and Barry Joseph

Metanomics interviewed Marc N. Weiss, co-producer of the HBO documentary ‘Meeting Stories’ and creator of the PBS series…

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March 10 - Virtual Symposium

March 10 - Virtual Symposium

Metanomics explored the 2010 Virtual Symposium – Education for Everyone: Expanding Access Through Technology conference on March 10, with two key members of the symposium…

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Learning in 3D - Immersive Environments in Training and Education

Learning in 3D - Immersive Environments in Training and Education

Can immersive environments replace traditional training and education? Is a 3D environment better than turning a page? What advantages does 3D have over a flat…

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Virtual Worlds, State of the Union: Season Highlights

Virtual Worlds, State of the Union: Season Highlights

Since 2007, Metanomics has been at the center of our understanding of the serious uses of virtual worlds. Spanning over 80 episodes, host Add a comment

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Campus Life: Virtual World Systems for Education

Campus Life: Virtual World Systems for Education

How do you build a ‘system-wide’ virtual world environment for education? How do you gain buy-in from administrators and faculty for immersive education? What types…

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Kids Building Digital Bridges

Kids Building Digital Bridges

Virtual worlds transport young people outside their neighborhoods and offer them chances for creative collaboration across physical, generational and cultural boundaries. Metanomics host Robert Bloomfield…

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Liquid Artifacts: Architecture in Virtual Worlds

Liquid Artifacts: Architecture in Virtual Worlds

Host Robert Bloomfield welcomes Jon Brouchoud of Crescendo Design and Studio Wikitecture. The October 2008 issue of Add a comment

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Federal Agencies

Federal Agencies

Federal Agencies. Our show on Federal Agencies included Paulette Robinson of National Defense University (and director of the Federal Consortium on Virtual Worlds), along with…

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Higher Education

Higher Education

Higher Education examines the efforts of Chris Collins (University of Cincinnati) and Benn Konsynski (Emory) in using virtual worlds for higher education.

On November 26th…

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Virtual Worlds, State of the Union: Season Highlights

Virtual Worlds, State of the Union: Season Highlights

Since 2007, Metanomics has been at the center of our understanding of the serious uses of virtual worlds. Spanning over 80 episodes, host Robert Bloomfield…

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