UO Tech Ed Projects Win NWACC Proof of Concept Awards
Dr. Lynn Anderson-Inman and Massimo Lollini were recently awarded grants by the Northwest Academic Computing Consortium (NWACC) to help fund their explorations into academic applications of web-based technologies.
The Salamander Project
Dr. Lynne Anderson-Inman, Director of the Center for Advanced Technology in Education in the College of Education, is collaborating with Research Associate Jonathan Richter to create a comprehensive database of Second Life 3D learning objects and environments for teaching and learning. In Phase One they developed a "landmark nominations tool” within Second Life to enable educators to identify 3D learning objects and environments with educational potential, and explain their choices. Phase Two focuses on organizing the nominated sites by discipline and type of learner engagement, with the best being integrated into the MERLOT database of online learning materials for free distribution to teachers and students. For more information, please check out the the Salamander wiki at http://www.eduisland.net/salamanderwiki.
Petrarch and the Worlds of Poetry: A Web-based Resource
Massimo Lollini, professor of Italian in the Department of Romance Languages, received his NWACC grant for a project that will create a digital archive and communications portal for Canzoniere, Petrarch's famous book of poems. Lollini, with technical support from Yamada Language Center Director Jeff Magoto, will create an interactive international resource for students and scholars that will provide expanded possibilities for collaboration and discussion. Lollini is involving his students in every stage of the project, from finding and digitizing texts to concept mapping and text commentary.