Publications

2025

  1. Interaction Design Strategies for Socio-Spatial Embodiment in Virtual World Learning
    Nova Ebrahimi and Harini Ramaprasad
    2025
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  2. Successful Practices for Avatars in Virtual World Learning: Perspectives from Experienced Educators
    Nova Ebrahimi and Harini Ramaprasad
    2025
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  3. Advantages of Virtual Worlds versus Video Conferencing Platforms for Online Education: A Comparative Study
    Nova Ebrahimi and Harini Ramaprasad
    2025
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  4. Successful Teaching Strategies in Virtual World Education for Engineering and Computing
    Nova Ebrahimi, Mary Lou Maher, and Harini Ramaprasad
    2025
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  5. Student Experiences in Online Learning Environments: A Comparative Study of Virtual Worlds and Video Conferencing Platforms
    Nova Ebrahimi and Harini Ramaprasad
    2025
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2024

  1. Designing Presence and Place: A Framework for Engaging Student Interaction in Desktop Virtual World Learning Environments
    Nova Ebrahimi and Mary Lou Maher
    In 2024 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2024
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2023

  1. Empowering Online Learning: AI-Embedded Design Patterns for Enhanced Student and Educator Experiences in Virtual Worlds
    Nova Ebrahimi
    In Companion Proceedings of the 2023 Conference on Interactive Surfaces and Spaces, 2023
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2022

  1. A Study of the Student Experience in Video Conferences and Virtual Worlds as a Basis for Designing the Online Learning Experience
    Nadia Najjar, Nova Ebrahimi, and Mary Lou Maher
    In 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2022
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