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| an immersive learning experience... |
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The Virtual Engineering Sciences Learning Lab (VESLL) project is
establishing an online interactive learning environment built around
a functional laboratory designed to introduce students to engineering
concepts through visualization and collaborative problem solving. Our
long-term vision also includes creating a virtual version of a science
museum such as the Pacific Science Center in Seattle or the California
Science Center in Los Angeles that provides virtual visitors the opportunity
to delve into engineering concepts and maintain a sense of excitement
about the concepts they experience.
VESLL enhances student learning via multi-modal pedagogical strategies while increasing student engagement through its welcoming, dynamic environment, designed to be conducive to women and other diverse audiences. As part of an initiative to move engineering education into the 21st Century, VESLL represents an exploration of the many benefits of virtual learning environments, including enhanced opportunities for visualization, immediate feedback, student autonomy, increased access to resources without the demands of co-presence, multiple communication channels for student interaction with peers and instructors, and innovative ways to evaluate student learning. about the project...
IEECI: Encouraging Diversity in Engineering through a Virtual Engineering Sciences Learning Lab. NSF Proposal no.0935100, 2009 The project can be visited by joining and logging into Second Life™ and searching for "LMU Engineering Island." |
| announcements |
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For future workshops, contact the VESLL project staff Meetings - Tuesday afternoons @ 1 p.m.
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| recent workshops |
July 18th and July 21st 2012
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for questions about the project contact...August, Stephanie E.,
Hammers, Michele L. |