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This section of the site outlines the next stage of the virtual learning project in which an open source accessible 3D virtual learning platform is being developed to open standards. The details of the successful grant application for this project, which has received $203,973 (AUD) in funding from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council, are outlined in the following sections. To access each section, select the appropriate link below.

Table of Contents


1. Outline of our project

  1. Rationale and aims of project
  2. Specific objectives of the project
  3. Relationship to research in the area

2. Project Justification

  1. Review of existing 3D Virtual Learning Environments
  2. Accessibility issues in existing environments
  3. Legal and intellectual property issues in existing environments
  4. Ethical issues in existing environments
  5. Technological Issues in existing environments
  6. Cost issues with existing environments

3. Relationship to Institutional Priorities

  1. UniSA Teaching and Learning Graduate Qualities

4. Project Planning

  1. Current Status of proposed Project
  2. Approach project will take
  3. Project Management
  4. Project Evaluation
  5. Dissemination Plan
  6. Anticipated Deliverables and Outcomes
  7. Project Outputs
  8. Project Outcomes

5. Summation and bibliography

  1. Summary of project
  2. Bibliography

6. Project Team, Partners and Consultants

  1. UniSA project team
  2. Australian partner university team members
  3. UK partner institution
  4. Expert consultants

7. Appendices i - Proposed accessibility features in detail

  1. Preferences Window
  2. User interface customisation
  3. Contrast mode
  4. Accessibility prompts
  5. Voiceover support
  6. Zoom functions

8. Appendices ii - Detailed project planning and dates

  1. Project Timeline
  2. Project Evaluation Plan
  3. Quality Assurance Plan
  4. Project Dissemination Plan

9. Appendices iii. - System architecture explanation

  1. Proposed system architecture
  2. Glossary of Terms

10. Appendices iv. - Project management approach in detail

  1. Proposed project management approach
  2. Project wiki
  3. Project website
  4. Project Management System Software

Support for this project website has been provided by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council Ltd, an initiative of the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Learning and Teaching Council.

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