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03.12.09Virtual Learning Environments at Athabasca UniversitySun Microsystems of Canada Inc. is teaming up with Athabasca University, an online open university in Canada, to create a research center to develop virtual world environments. The new center, called the Immersive Technologies for Education Centre of Excellence (COE), will allow educators to develop 3D learning environments for their online classroom. It will also allow graduate students to study 3D worlds and to learn skills that will apply in the real world. "Immersive education," said Kevin Roebuck, Market Development Manager, e-Learning, of Sun, "combines 3D and virtual reality technology with digital media to immerse and engage students in the ...
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