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The Virtual University was developed to have the look and feel of a real
university from 3D renderings. Students and lecturers, represented as
avatars, are able to interact using global communications. A Lecturer
as an avatar can deliver a lecture on a presentation screen. Students
can interact and complete group projects in virtual meeting rooms.
Some of virtual university features are described below:
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Virtual time-table
Used to present actual schedule in html format, with lections preview.
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Lection rooms
Provide slide-boards to present static images, animated or video
content for groups of students.
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Simple chatrooms
Allow communications of students in small groups.
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File sharing
Users can share any files, which look like 3D
iconed object on the floor of the room.
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White boards
Contain a tool, which allows users to place a text and
images on the board, according to one of the predefined
layouts. There are also three pieces of chock for colored
line drawing.
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Lection commenting...
Every lecture is saved, and students can discuss
it later with the use of texts and sounds.
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…and corresponding RSS-feeds with podcasting
Lecture discussing is presented as RSS feeds
and contains podcasts.
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Web lection designer
The lecturer can create his/her own virtual
lectures in simple Web-interface.
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