The document discusses MERLOT and the Center for Learning in Virtual Environments' (CLIVE) efforts to catalog educational content and experiences within virtual environments. CLIVE works with MERLOT to review and add virtual learning materials to their database and taxonomy. CLIVE also leads "Virtual Safaris" where educators explore virtual worlds and document learning potentials to showcase best practices. The goal is to build an evidence base of effective teaching and learning strategies using virtual and blended environments.
16. MERLOT Virtual Learning Environments Taskforce Cathy Anderson – South Dakota Board of Regents Cris Guenter – California State University - Chico Jon Dorbolo - Oregon State University Indresh Chauhan - SifyCorp Irene Knokh – University of Michigan Health System Jeremy Kemp – San Diego State University Lisa Dawley – Boise State University Ann Steckel - California State University - Chico Jonathon Richter – University of Oregon
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22. Register as a member at MERLOT.org and add Virtual Learning Experiences to the database for Content-Expert Peer Review
24. ... and games, sims, and other immersive learning experiences in the CLIVE database Qualify for CLIVE Virtual Safaris! Active Worlds 2008
25. CLIVE Virtual Safaris investigative activities conducted by educators, instructional designers, and other learning specialists who set out to explore specific virtual world locations by analyzing simulations, games, and other virtual environments for content, learning potential and ease of use.
29. The CLIVE Virtual Safari Process 1. Introduction and Overview 2. Registration 3. Preparation 4. Safari Guide Training 5. Gather to Embark on your Expedition 6. Background Briefing 7. Meeting the Guide and/or Owner 8. Readiness Check 9. Exploring the Virtual Learning Wilderness 10. Display and (re)Assembly of Post – Safari Documents 11. Presenting your “official” CLIVE Virtual Safari 12. Showcasing the Best of Show
30. By documenting the rich contexts of these virtual learning places and affixing useful metadata to their expert-vetted presentation, the CLIVE MERLOT virtual learning environments database will provide useful summaries of these diverse learning materials.
31. And we will, in this, have a capacity to compare and contrast the kinds of learning going on within these different immersive places - providing a service for educators to understand and make informed decisions and choices.
32. CLIVE Virtual Safaris Expedition Staging Area above CLIVE Island in Second Life Tools & Techniques For “Inworld” Safaris Safari Team Conference Area Tools & Techniques For “ outworld” Safaris CLIVE Safari Teams Project Sandbox
33. CLIVE Showcase of evidence-base in Virtual Learning Environments Assessments Augmented Reality Blended or Mixed Reality Design Disciplinary Content Gaming Environments Learner Engagement Strategies Designing Facilitating Research Virtual Environment Tool Sets
34. Researcher's Square CLIVE outposts on other virtual learning platforms Designer's Circle Continued development of MERLOT and other partner services * Toolbars, Heads-up-Displays, Teaching tools * Immersive Grape Camp * Teaching Commons Development CLIVE by the dashboard lights... building the evidence base Calendar of Safaris and CLIVE Showcase Events
35. Invitation to join us * Add (your) virtual learning materials to the MERLOT database * Join the CLIVE listserv at clive.merlot.org * In Second Life: join the “CLIVE Virtual Safaris” group, free! To receive notices, Updates, and invitations to participate in future Virtual Safaris! * If you or your organization is interested in becoming a CLIVE partner or supporter, please contact jrichter(at)uoregon.edu