`̀ In this chapter we argue that many current spatial metaphors, such as `positionality', `locality', `grounding', `displacement', `territory', `nomadism', and so forth require urgent critical scrutiny. The appeal of these spatial metaphors lies precisely in the new meaning they impart, but it is increasingly evident that these metaphors depend overwhelmingly on a very specific and contested con...

In the recent years, the usage of 3D CVEs for educational purposes has increased. The metaphors behind the design of virtual places are quite diverse, from replication of real universities to art museums and scientific labs. The goal of this paper is to provide an extended characterization of place metaphors in educational CVEs. It will serve as a background for an extensive exploration of 3D e...