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Best of VEJ - The Virtual Education Journal, Volume Six
Volume Six, Special Edition of the Virtual Education Journal (VEJ) highlights some of the best articles from June 2017 – June 2018. This issue is filled with examples of how educators have created a network of collegial learning communities that work, learn, have fun, and share best practices. VEJ also asks the question, “What if…virtual experiences can level the playing field by building a common vocabulary, shared experiences, and lasting impressions that close the achievement gap for learners of all ages? VEJ continues to advance VR, AR, and Mixed Reality in Second Life as well as explorations into other virtual worlds. Dig in, VEJ-out, and be sure to devour every byte!
Best of VEJ - The Virtual Education Journal, Volume Five
Volume Five, Special Edition of the Virtual Education Journal (VEJ) highlights some of the best articles from May 2016 through February 201. Discover how educators are building relationships and creating collegial learning communities through their work and play in virtual environments. Explore a variety of collegial learning communities including the Avatar Repertory Theater, the East Coast Miner’s Guild, ISTE VEN, VWPBE, and the Community Virtual Library. Get to know VWBPE 2016 Thinkerer award recipient, Andrew Wheelock (Spiff Whitfiled SL) and his work with ISTE VEN and the Virtual Pioneers. Explore some of the new virtual environments such as High Fidelity and the Avacon Grid. In Loving Memory to VEJ Explorations author, Matt Poole (Cyrus Hush), and LadySlipper Constantine… They are missed! Dig in, VEJ out of this world, and make time to devour every byte!
Best of VEJ - The Virtual Education Journal, Volume Four
Volume Four, Special Edition of the Virtual Education Journal (VEJ) highlights some of the best articles from April 2015 – January 2016. The reality of virtual learning is explored in depth through numerous articles in 2015 issues. Meet 2015 VWBPE Thinkerer award recipient, Alice Krueger (Gentle Heron in Second Life), and see how she has championed accommodations and accessibility in virtual environments through her work with Virtual Ability, Inc. Go backstage, view takeaways and get your mojo on at the House @ Blues Corner with highlights from the 2015 VWBPE conference. Educators and students share thoughts on what makes virtual learning meaningful, especially their work in Minecraft. Bob Vojtek (BJ Gearbox in SL) explains that “While You Were Sleeping” the landscape and view in virtual environments has changed because of AR, VR, and mixed reality. Authors share how they are using these new innovations. Be sure to hold onto your hats and glasses… for the wildest ride in the metaverse! Devour every byte!
Best of VEJ - The Virtual Education Journal, Volume Three
Volume Three, Special Edition of the Virtual Education Journal (VEJ) highlights some of the best articles from February 2014 – December 2014. Meet Draxtor Despres and learn about his work. Read how nurses and first responders are using virtual environments to simulate real life scenarios for hands-on training. Educators continue to explore gaming through World of Warcraft and Minecraft with students, colleagues, and friends. The Power of Coding includes many ideas and resources. My Avatar and me introduces the people behind the avatars as they share their work and experiences in virtual environments. Gordon Holden, Chris Luchs, Fleet Goldenberg and others share their work with students. Explore being a WOW Guild, visit the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACLR), learn about professional education connections in virtual worlds, go backstage at the Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference (VWBPE), and much, more. VEJ-out of this world and soar to new heights!
Best of VEJ - The Virtual Education Journal, Volume Two
Volume Two, Special Edition of the Virtual Education Journal (VEJ) highlights some of the best articles from October 2012 through June 2013. Read how virtual environments provide professional learning and training for educators and first responders. As favorite international tourist attractions and museums are built, avatars learn that even if they can’t visit them in real life they can still enjoy them in Second Life, as the two worlds collide. Got Game? Fiero Moments are defined as World of Warcraft, Minecraft and other virtual games are becoming popular. Social events are out of this world and include live performers and Tribute Bands. Meet DJ Coz O’Kelly and read about Bernajean Porter’s work with Digital Storytelling. See how teachers are actively engaging and challenging student learning through games and virtual world experiences. Bon Appetit!
Best of VEJ - The Virtual Education Journal, Volume One
Volume One, Special Edition of the Virtual Education Journal (VEJ) highlights some of the best articles from the first five issues of VEJ from May 2011 through June 2012. See how early adapters began using virtual environments for professional development, networking, and community building with people from around the world. Many Second Life tours and venues are explored along with highlights from the Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education (VWBPE) and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Special Interest Group for Virtual Environments (SIGVE). Check out what the early Second Life avatars were up to in virtual worlds. VEJ-out and devour every byte!