3D Online Learning Environments (3D-OLE)

The objective of this project is to research and develop online 3D virtual environments for NCSU faculty, staff and students. This project will explore various technologies that can support the creation and deployment of 3D muliti-user online environments for distance education courses, demonstrations, collaboration or interaction. We are currently investigating a few of the industry leading applications that will be used to build an online 3D community for NCSU faculty and staff. We are also investigating more sophisticated game development engines which can be used to create complex simulations.

For further information regarding NCSU's participation in 3D online learning environments, visit the 3D-OLE Wiki

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NCSU Wolflands - ActiveWorlds

Since the inception of the Active Worlds technology, it has been a hit with teachers around the world. DELTA is investigating the use of ActiveWorlds for online instruction and a virtual community.

Google SketchUp

Google Earth is already a widely popular and powerful global map viewing application, but once it was integrated with Google’s 3D modeling and rapid design program, SketchUp, it took maps to a whole new level.