Surveys the field of digital environments and their capacity to support teaching and learning. Examines theories of interactivity, immersion, learning with multi-media, and digital literacies to discuss and evaluate various digital environments. Students learn to critically assess digital environments and to create original prototypes that target a specific and important learning or teaching goal. Environments that will be discussed and experimented with in class include virtual worlds, social networks, digital classrooms, interactive exhibits, video games, and tangible technologies.
Undergraduate Credit: 3 hours
Note: This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Social & Beh Sci - Beh Sci
Course Department: Curriculum & Instruction
Updated: March 28, 2026