International virtual environments research
Immersive virtual environments
If you believe that immersive virtual environments can make a powerful contribution to learning and teaching, we invite you to join us.
Who are we?
The iVERG (International Virtual Environments Research Group) annual conference takes place from 28-29 June, 2010, as part of the Social Futures Institute biennial cycle, at Teesside University in Middlesbrough, UK.
More about the iVERG conference
iVERG at Teesside University works in collaboration with Future University in Hakodate, Japan. Research on virtual environments for use in learning and teaching is diverse and complex and draws upon specialisms in education, computing, sociology, psychology and anthropology. It has an important contribution to make to the effective uses of these environments which are being increasingly taken up by a wide range of educational institutions worldwide. Although they have an intrinsic appeal founded upon their origins within gaming and social networking, immersive virtual environments need research informed practice to ensure their effective educational use.
A British Council funded research project is investigating communication and learning within virtual worlds. From this, the International Virtual Environments Research group was established. It brings together academics and practitioners who wish to study and carry out research in the uses of immersive virtual environments for learning, training and teaching. Strong interaction between academia and practitioners is a major benefit of the group, helping to shape and hone research to focus more directly on real concerns.
iVERG is open to all professionals (academic researchers, psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, computer scientists, immersive world designers, educationalists and trainers) involved in virtual; environments who can contribute to this complex and intriguing area of research. Students conducting research in this area are also invited to join. Membership is free.
Join us
To join iVERG download, complete and return our application form.
Download the iVERG application form (Word - 46kb)
Contact us
For more information contact Stewart Martin
E: s.m.martin@tees.ac.uk
