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Technology and Teaching

Using Virtual Worlds in Education: Second Life® as an Educational Tool

Suzanne C. Baker James Madison University,
,
Ryan K. Wentz James Madison University,
&
Madison M. Woods James Madison University,
Pages 59-64 | Published online: 14 Jan 2009

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