Virtual Learning Environment vs. Physical Learning Environment

Virtual learning environments vs. physical learning environments

Danny Lachhman and Jon Buckley
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Thesis Statement

Thesis

(Aiming toward Virtual Learning being as effective as physical learning environments)

Keywords

e-learning, question answering, technology mediated learning (TML), virtual interaction, collaboration, conceptual change, immersive virtual reality, multi-user virtual learning environments, 3D animation, 3D modeling, sign language education, virtual learning environments, virtual reality, course schedule, learning planning with resources, pedagogical concepts network, controllability, knowledge transfer, self-management

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