WebQuesting in Three WebQuesting in Three DimensionsDimensions

Bernie Dodge, Ph.D.Bernie Dodge, Ph.D.

San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State University

http://webquest.sdsu.edu/wq3d/

Geekiness AlertGeekiness Alert

How Can a Teacher Compete How Can a Teacher Compete Against.....?Against.....?

1930 Radio1930 Radio 1950 TV1950 TV 1970 Sesame Street1970 Sesame Street 1980 MTV1980 MTV 1990 Nintendo1990 Nintendo Now: All of the above + PS2, AIM, MP3Now: All of the above + PS2, AIM, MP3 Soon: ??????? Soon: ???????

Marc Prensky points Marc Prensky points out that those under out that those under 30 have always lived 30 have always lived with multimediawith multimedia

They think differentlyThey think differently They learn differentlyThey learn differently

Multimedia MessagingMultimedia Messaging

Nomad See-Through DisplayNomad See-Through Display

http://www.mvis.com/prod_nomad.htm

Samurai RomanesqueSamurai Romanesque

Butterfly.NetButterfly.Net

http://www.butterfly.net

MUVEESMUVEES

Multi-User Virtual Multi-User Virtual Environment Environment Experiential SimulatorExperiential Simulator

Chris Dede + Chris Dede + SmithsonianSmithsonian

http://www.virtual.gmu.edu/muvees/

Tension Between Glitz and GritTension Between Glitz and Grit

The PalaceThe Palace

Adobe AtmosphereAdobe Atmosphere

Creates 3D environments that are…Creates 3D environments that are… StandaloneStandalone Multi-userMulti-user

Adobe AtmosphereAdobe Atmosphere

In beta for Windows now, Mac OS X soon.In beta for Windows now, Mac OS X soon. Free plug in and editor (Atmosphere Builder)Free plug in and editor (Atmosphere Builder)

Atmosphere InterfaceAtmosphere Interface

Atmosphere BuilderAtmosphere Builder

Atmosphere: AvatarsAtmosphere: Avatars

Atmosphere: Virtual LightingAtmosphere: Virtual Lighting

Egyptian TempleEgyptian Temple

http://www.gsu.edu/~artwggx/etemple/etemple.htm

Hogwarts SchoolHogwarts School

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/atmosphere/atmoworld.htm

Ashford UKAshford UK

http://www.a1media.co.uk/Atmosphere/Ashford/index.html

Multiplayer WorldsMultiplayer Worlds

http://www.adobe.com/products/atmosphere/worlds/sampleworlds.html

How Might These Improve How Might These Improve Learning?Learning?

Positive association with gamesPositive association with games Tap different intelligencesTap different intelligences Contextualize learningContextualize learning Method of lociMethod of loci Increase engaged learning timeIncrease engaged learning time

Engaged Learning TimeEngaged Learning Time

Maximize amount of time spent thinking Maximize amount of time spent thinking about contentabout content

Maximize the intensity of that thinkingMaximize the intensity of that thinking Minimize logistical timeMinimize logistical time

Engaged Learning TimeEngaged Learning Time

Logistical time: Getting to the computer, Logistical time: Getting to the computer, navigating to information, being navigating to information, being entertained by animation, etc.entertained by animation, etc.

Learning time: acquiring new information, Learning time: acquiring new information, processing it, expressing a response to itprocessing it, expressing a response to it

Engagement: varies over timeEngagement: varies over time

Engaged Learning TimeEngaged Learning Time

Logistical time: Logistical time: 20 minutes20 minutes

Learning time:Learning time: 10 minutes slightly engaged (20%)10 minutes slightly engaged (20%) 20 minutes moderately engaged (50%)20 minutes moderately engaged (50%) 10 minutes very engaged (100%)10 minutes very engaged (100%)

Calculation:Calculation: ELT = .2x10 + .5x20 + 1x10ELT = .2x10 + .5x20 + 1x10

= 22 engaged minutes in an hour = 22 engaged minutes in an hour

Designing 3D WebQuestsDesigning 3D WebQuests

1.1. Start with a solid 2D WebQuestStart with a solid 2D WebQuest

2.2. Decide on how to 3Dify itDecide on how to 3Dify it Realistic location?Realistic location? Represent the process?Represent the process? Organize learner products?Organize learner products?

3.3. Build the interfaceBuild the interface

4.4. Test & tweakTest & tweak

1. Design a Solid 2D WebQuest1. Design a Solid 2D WebQuest

http://webquest.sdsu.edu

2. Decide How to 3Dify it2. Decide How to 3Dify it

Can you anchor it in a real place?Can you anchor it in a real place? Does the content suggest a generic place Does the content suggest a generic place

like a library, office or lab?like a library, office or lab? Does the task suggest a generic place that Does the task suggest a generic place that

will serve to unify student products, like a will serve to unify student products, like a museum, gallery?museum, gallery?

2. Decide How to 3Dify it2. Decide How to 3Dify it

Is there a way to take advantage of the Is there a way to take advantage of the multiplayer aspect of Atmosphere?multiplayer aspect of Atmosphere?

Avatars as…Avatars as… Learning guidesLearning guides Co-learnersCo-learners Simulated expertsSimulated experts

3. Build the Interface3. Build the Interface

Question: Bernie, I’m already too busy and Question: Bernie, I’m already too busy and overwhelmed by technology. How am I overwhelmed by technology. How am I going to build something like this?going to build something like this?

Answer: Find a 14 year old. Answer: Find a 14 year old.

3. Build the Interface3. Build the Interface

Question: Bernie, I’m already too busy and Question: Bernie, I’m already too busy and overwhelmed by technology. How am I overwhelmed by technology. How am I going to build something like this?going to build something like this?

Answer: Use someone else’s world, or use Answer: Use someone else’s world, or use a template. a template.

4. Test and Tweak4. Test and Tweak

Do your learners get more engaged? Do your learners get more engaged? Are they learning more?Are they learning more? Calculate the engaged minutes per hourCalculate the engaged minutes per hour Is it worth it?Is it worth it?

Practice: India’s Caste SystemPractice: India’s Caste System

http://teachers.eusd.k12.ca.us/mguerena/castewebquest/index.htm

Practice: Fort MandanPractice: Fort Mandan

http://www.fortmandan.org/fortmandan.html

Practice: Bones & the BadgePractice: Bones & the Badge

http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/kearny/forensic/

Coming Later This YearComing Later This Year

Templates for WebQuests which use Templates for WebQuests which use AtmosphereAtmosphere

Design guide for 3D WebQuestsDesign guide for 3D WebQuests A few 3Dified examplesA few 3Dified examples Ties with the new Design Patterns Ties with the new Design Patterns

approach to WebQuest developmentapproach to WebQuest development

Tension Between Glitz and GritTension Between Glitz and Grit

WebQuesting in Three WebQuesting in Three DimensionsDimensions

Bernie Dodge, Ph.D.Bernie Dodge, Ph.D.

San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State University

http://webquest.sdsu.edu/wq3d/