3d Virtual Environments

Abstract Educators have observed an increase leisure-time use of immersive Multi-User Virtual Environment (MUVEs) games by students. Concurrently educational designers have created MUVEs in the academic areas of science, mathematics, social studies, and language arts. The use of MUVEs for the purpose of music education appears to be non-existent. In this thesis project the researcher will review what is presently available in educational MUVEs and subsequently create a MUVE in the form of an interactive music museum in the 3D virtual environment known as Active Worlds (AW). The content and experience in this MUVE will be designed to align with the national standards of the arts in the area of music. Learning and assessment will be the focus of this project. It is the researchers opinion that this MUVE will be of significant benefit to music educators and serve as a model for elementary school music programs.
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