2021 #VWEDU: OSCC20: Using Browser Based Virtual Environments As a gateway to get people familiar with virtual worlds. Virtual worlds as social experiences.

OSCC20: Using Browser Based Virtual Environments 

As a gateway to get people familiar with  virtual worlds.  

Virtual worlds as social experiences

Browser-based virtual environments are easily accessed, even on a Chromebook.  They can demonstrate some of the advantages of virtual environments.

• Watch on YouTube

• "The on-boarding experience for Virtual worlds such as OpenSim can be so frustrating for new users that they may never realize the power these environments have for social learning experiences.
• We argue that by using a very simple browser-based environment such as Mozilla Hubs or Frames by Virbela, we can demonstrate the potential of immersive learning and collaboration to new users.  By progressively showing the increased flexibility in more complex settings that address the shortfalls of the simpler environments, we can convert the frustrated user into an enthusiastic supporter of OpenSim-based worlds.
• We will present the progression from simple to complex using examples from a SJSU iSchool course and the use of the e-Campus room in Mozilla Hubs as a blueprint for getting people hooked on Virtual Worlds."

Other browser-based 3D worlds

• Web-worlds as gateway to OpenSimulator
• CybaLOUNGE login 
• A 3d place in your browser. As easy as going to a web page because it is a web page. Live music, writers, videos, meetings, comedy.

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Visit me on the web

• Drop by my web offices Weekdays: 12:-12:30 pm Central time (US)
• I am available for free consulting on any topic in this blog.
• Cybalounge and 3DWebWorldz (Orientation room)
• I will be in both places, so you may need to speak to get my attention.
• Web-worlds, 3D virtual worlds running in a browser. Summary
• And we can visit the Writer's Workshop on the Web
• Don't register -- enter as guest.  
• Due to medical issues, I cannot promise to be there.  But I will try.

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