Share Paper: Avatars: Engaged, Active Distance Learners

  1. Nuket Nowlan, 3D Virtual Crafting, Canada
Wednesday, October 10 1:30 PM-2:00 PM Salon 4

Abstract: “The world no longer cares how much you know; the world cares about what you can do with what you know. We must focus on skills and not the content” (Tony Wagner)".Focus in the education system is changing from transferring knowledge to building skills. Creating a learning environment where learners can experiment, apply their knowledge, collaborate and be creative is a huge challenge. This challenge is multiplied for distance education providers. Our avatars (distance learners) are engaged, experiential and explorative learners as they interact in real-time voice and movement. Throughout this process avatars are observed by instructors and peers and ...