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This document is a Wikipedia article on virtual worlds. It explains what virtual worlds are, their history, concepts, hardware, applications, and future. It is useful for understanding the basics of virtual worlds and their various uses.
What's inside
- Definition and examples of virtual worlds
- History of virtual worlds
- Concepts and boundaries of virtual worlds
- Applications of virtual worlds
- Future of virtual worlds
Who it is for: Students of Computer Science, Media Studies, and related fields. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Virtual worlds are computer-simulated environments where users interact as avatars. Students learn how virtual worlds work, what they are used for, and how they are applied in different fields.
Virtual World Basics
Virtual worlds are online communities that users inhabit as avatars. These environments can mimic the real world or be fantasy settings. Users interact through various means, including text, graphics, and sometimes touch or voice.
Applications in Different Fields
Virtual worlds have uses beyond gaming. They can be used for education, medical training, and business. Each field adapts virtual worlds to fit its specific needs, from language learning to commercial transactions.
Virtual Worlds and Education
Education in virtual worlds covers language learning and business education. Teachers and students need to adapt to new technologies for effective learning. Combining traditional and technology-based methods can enhance education.
E-commerce in Virtual Worlds
E-commerce in virtual worlds involves selling goods through virtual interfaces. Legal aspects include displaying business information clearly and ensuring consumer rights are protected. Prices and additional costs must be shown clearly.
Key terms
- Virtual Worlds
- Online communities where users interact as avatars in simulated environments.
- Avatars
- Graphical representations of users in virtual worlds.
- E-commerce
- Buying and selling goods through virtual interfaces.
- Telepresence
- The experience of being present in a remote environment through technology.
- Emoticons
- Symbols used to show facial expressions or feelings in text-based communication.
- Synthetic Worlds
- A term suggested by Edward Castronova for virtual worlds.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the main features of virtual worlds?
- How do virtual worlds support education?
- What legal considerations are there for e-commerce in virtual worlds?
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