VWWG

The Australian and New Zealand Virtual Worlds Working Group (VWWG) was established in November 2009. The VWWG assists in facilitating collaborative research into virtual worlds, identifying research gaps/needs and assists in providing information on best practices in the use of virtual worlds for teaching and learning. There are currently approximately 200 members from 54 higher education institutions from Australia and New Zealand. The group meets monthly and is open to higher institution educators who have an interest in teaching and learning in virtual worlds.

Learn a little about the VWWG (this video was recorded in December 2011): http://youtu.be/kKD5cF_UBgw

Sue Gregory, Chair, Australian and New Zealand Virtual Worlds Working Group

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	Australia and New Zealand Virtual Worlds Working Group (VWWG) The Australian and New Zealand Virtual Worlds Working Group (VWWG) was established in November 2009. The VWWG assists in facilitating collaborative research into virtual worlds, identifying research gaps/needs and assists in providing information on best practices in the use of virtual worlds for teaching and learning. There are currently approximately 200 members from 54 higher education institutions from Australia and New Zealand. The group meets monthly and is open to higher institution educators who have an interest in teaching and learning in virtual worlds. Learn a little about the VWWG (this video was recorded in December 2011): http://youtu.be/kKD5cF_UBgw Sue Gregory, Chair, Australian and New Zealand Virtual Worlds Working Group
VWWG History	The Australian and New Zealand Virtual Worlds Working Group (VWWG) began in November 2009 with 10 members from the DEHub consortium (University of New England, University of Southern Queensland, Charles Sturt University, Central Queensland University and six months later, Massey University). Early in 2010 the VWWG decided to open up the group to all higher education institutions across Australia. By the end of the year, this included New Zealand. The VWWG now includes members of the VET (Vocational Education and Training) who are teaching and researching in the areas of virtual worlds. The VWWG has a membership of approximately 200 members with educators and researchers in a variety of disciplines. Members range from teaching or research academics, Research Higher Degree candidates, project managers, virtual world builders and developers, and educators in the VET sector. Almost all higher education institutions from Australia and New Zealand are represented in the group.