The paper presents a learning environment where on-site and remote components merge into a cooperative learning process. The envisaged system allows working together with complex real and virtual systems, consisting of parts which may be remotely distributed. The learning environment includes a supportive web-database with multimedia learning sequences providing theoretical background informati...

There is a great demand for distance learning in various fields, such as provision of learning opportunities and learning information to infirm children and pupils, introduction of diversified subjects by collaboration among schools, support of credit acquisition, and applications to continuing education. Various distance learning systems have been proposed and put into practice. But, in additi...

Abstract Researchers used case study methods to investigate a virtual learning lab (VLL) in a rural school district that was created in 2011 as a way to better meet the unique needs of exceptional students who are considered gifted. Data were collected through focus groups, classroom observations, interviews, and reviewing relevant documents. Topics include an in-depth explication of the learni...

We have been using virtual microscopy for learning and teaching microscopic morphology since 2003. Initially trialled in demonstrator-supported classes in histopathology, we now use virtual slides in a variety of cross-disciplinary learning and assessment activities across the Medicine program, requiring linkage between histology, histopathology and clinical manifestations. More recently, we ha...

PURPOSE This study was designed to explore the concept of virtual collaboration within the context of an online learning environment in an academic setting. METHOD Rodgers' method of evolutionary concept analysis was used to provide a contextual view of the concept to identify attributes, antecedents, and consequences of virtual collaboration. FINDINGS Commonly used terms to describe virtua...

BACKGROUND The importance of using technologies such as e-learning in different disciplines is discussed in the literature. Researchers have measured the effectiveness of e-learning in a number of fields.Considering the lack of research on the effectiveness of online learning in dental education particularly in Iran, the advantages of these learning methods and the positive university atmospher...

The use of 3D (3 Dimensional) Virtual Environments is gaining interest in the context of academic discussions on E-learning technologies, as it provides several advantages over classical learning material. However, the use of 3D for learning environments also has drawbacks, especially usability and the effectiveness may cause problems. One way to overcome these drawbacks is by providing an adap...