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>               Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 21, No. 543.
>       Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King's College London
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>         Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:19:44 +0000
>         From: "OKELL E.R." <[log in to unmask]>
>         Subject: Second call for papers for a special issue of the ALT 
> Journal
> 
> ALT is seeking paper submissions for a Special issue of our ALT Journal
> (ALT-J).  Details are as follows:
> 
> LEARNING AND TEACHING IN IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL WORLDS A special issue of
> ALT-J, Research in Learning Technology
> 
> Immersive virtual worlds (IVWs), such as Second Life, Active Worlds,
> Croquet and Forterra and massive multi-player games (MMPGs), such as
> EverQuest and World of Warcraft represent a paradigm shift in learning
> technology, and an important challenge to the world of education. The
> aim of this special issue of ALT-J is to develop and publish a timely
> collection of papers representing current research, developments and
> ideas in educational applications of IVWs and MMPGs. Of particular
> interest are papers that go beyond descriptions of objects and
> activities to build links between practice and pedagogy, and offer
> conceptual, methodological and analytical rigour.
> 
> Full details of how to submit can be found at:
> http://www.alt.ac.uk/callforpapers_altj_ivw.html.
> 
> For queries and guidance relating to the call please contact:
> Robert Ward [log in to unmask]
> or
> Maggi Savin-Baden [log in to unmask]
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> Important dates:
> - Until 22 February 2008: Submission of abstracts and formal/informal
> response from Special Issue Editors.
> - Submission of full papers: 31st March 2008.
> 
> Original Email from:
> Nana Asante, Projects Administrator
> Association for Learning Technology
> Telephone:  +44 (0) 1865 484405
> Fax:  +44 (0) 1865 484165
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