Series: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Educational Technology

Motivation, Learning, and Technology is a fresh, thorough, and practical introduction to motivational research, theories, and applications for learning and instruction. Written for both instructional designers and teachers, this foundational textbook combines learning design and learning technologies, synthesis of current research and models, and practical advice for those looking to improve how they motivate learners. Building from existing models in...

Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds, the first book focused specifically on how to design virtual worlds for educational purposes, explores: The history and evolution of virtual worlds; The theories behind the use of virtual worlds for learning; The design of curricula in virtual worlds; Design guidelines for elements experienced in virtual worlds that support learning; Design guidelines for learning...

Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds, the first book focused specifically on how to design virtual worlds for educational purposes, explores: The history and evolution of virtual worlds; Theories behind the use of virtual worlds for learning; The design of curricula in virtual worlds; Design guidelines for elements experienced in virtual worlds that support learning; Design guidelines for learning quests...