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Collaboration and Immersive Environments for Deep Learning

11/14/02

James C. Oliverio, Director, Digital Worlds Institute, University of Florida (24.24 Minutes/16.4 MB)

James Oliverio talks about how immersive collaboration using visualization and multi-modal technologies can involve students in deeper learning and provide new opportunities for interdisciplinary and multicultural understanding. Oliverio, a five-time Emmy Award winning composer, discusses the cross-pollination of technology and culture. His passionate interest and innovative work exploring digital cultures resulted in his recent award for "Most Creative and Courageous" use of Internet2 at the global SuperComputing Conference, as well as subsequent profiles on CNN and the BBC.

Interviewed by Judith B'ettcher

Veteran Web caster Judith B'ettcher explored the latest education technology topics with presenters at our Syllabus fall2002 Boston-area conference. A new clip is featured each week on Web Radio.

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Collaboration and Immersive Environments for Deep Learning
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File Size 16.4 MB

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