Caroline Thank you so much for these valuable references. Are they all available online in the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks? Sultan On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 4:38 PM, Caroline Haythornthwaite <haythorn@uiuc.edu> wrote:
A few references not directly associated with Second Life, but with the migration from ftf to online education:
Research Andrews, R. & Haythornthwaite, C. (Eds.) (2007). Handbook of E-Learning Research. London: Sage. -- includes chapter on CSCL, and on second language learning
Design Barab, S. A., Kling, R. & Gray, J. H. (Eds.) (2004). Designing for virtual communities in the service of learning. NY: Cambridge University Press.
CSCL Koschmann, T. (Ed.)(1996) CSCL: Theory and Practice of an Emerging Paradigm. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Other Haythornthwaite, C. & Kazmer, M.M. (Eds.) (2004). Learning, Culture and Community in Online Education: Research and Practice. NY: Peter Lang.
Steeples, Christine & Jones, Chris (2002). Networked Learning: Perspectives and Issues. London: Springer.
Also look at the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (you only need to register to see that articles) http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/index.asp
/Caroline
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Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:58:26 +0100 From: "sultan ." <sarifi@gmail.com> Subject: [Air-L] Literature in Second Life To: air-l@listserv.aoir.org
Hello all
As a postgraduate student who is very interested in SL applications in education, I am pleased to be part of this group as I am learning from you new and innovative ideas every day. However, this is my first post and I hope I can get your help in two issues:
1- I am going to write a research literature to answer the following question:
Can "first life" educators add to their practice by migrating some of it to Second Life?
I would like to seek out relevant research on design and practice in this theme and provide a review of educational potential that would be useful to an interested practitioner.
So, what are your recommendations? And could you please guide me to some places and references in this field?
2- I am planning to do my MA thesis in one of the following topics:
A- Collaborative learning in SL based on meetings between some students in world.
B- The potential of second life in learning English as a second language based on my observations to some sites and islands and practice as I speak English as a second language.
Which topic do you recommend me more? And could you please guide me to some references for both topics.
Bear in mind that my bachelor degree is in English and I am now doing my MA in ICT in Education not in English.
Please do not hesitate to write me your feedback and suggestions.
I need your help.
Thanks a lot
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