You are invited to a joint 

Computer Science Research Colloquium and
Research in Teaching and Learning Seminar

on 23 November 2011, Wednesday 1 pm in Lecture Room C152



Jill Hewitt and Andrew Marunchak will present AVATAR:



The two-year EU-funded AVATAR (Added VAlue of Teaching in A viRrtual
world)  project is just drawing to a close. It aimed to enhance the
quality of teaching and education in secondary schools through the use
of an innnovative virtual world environment.   Andrew Marunchak and
Jill Hewitt are members of  the UH  team who have  been working with
partners from five other countries.  They will give an overview of the
project, concentrating on the development of the virtual world
environment and accompanying course which was undertaken by teachers
from across Europe.  They will reflect on the success of the project
and lessons learned for the future use of virtual worlds in education.



Light refreshments will be available but you are welcome to bring your
own sandwiches


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