There was a time where
libraries were a place for people to learn and focus. As technology
advances, people are moving more towards the option of virtual learning,
and with that, comes a virtual library. As immersive education grows, we
are bound to find more and more real world activities and sites on a
virtual setting. This is the future of learning, and so people will have to
start getting used to it.
The library that we are all
used to is quiet, standard, and filled with books, computers, and
videos. In my town, it’s also a place where the less fortunate choose
to hang out. Although in a virtual world there can be some unsafe
places, the libraries are most definitely not one of those places. I think
it’s a great way to have people around the world become involved in such a
growing virtual space.
It’s important to try to
incorporate other cultures and learning techniques to make the virtual
world more believable. To be able to work alongside people from
students across the world is a learning experience in itself. But
when tying in the idea of culture, and language, and collaboration,
learning is taken to a whole new level. I think it’s a great way to
understand learning in different places around the world.
In the article, they give
examples of immersive study rooms. I like the idea of someone being able to
walk up to a virtual classroom, and ask questions. I especially like
that voice chat and text chat are given options. They also give
examples of performing arts and Macbeth. I thought this was an interesting
idea as I have seen previous student’s worlds and the screens that are
built into them are amazing.
I don’t think it’s a bad
investment - time wise or learning to become partly immersed an a
virtual environment. Everyone learns a little bit differently, and
some may learn their best when in a virtual world – only time will tell
about that one. It’s a different system in which appeals to a large
audience, and could potentially grow into a tool not only students will
use. Libraries and learning are going to change forever.
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These libraries are in Birmingham...created in the virtual world of Secondlife.
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