Virtual worlds to enhance student engagement

International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society

Volumn 6, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 25-39

  Grenfell, Janette ^a   Warren, Ian ^a  

^a DEAKIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Criminology; Education; Engagement; Immersive learning; Second life; Technology; Virtual worlds

Indexed keywords

EID: 79956168596     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18323669     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.18848/1832-3669/cgp/v06i01/56066     Document Type: Conference Paper

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