Virtual worlds in education : key aspects and open issues / Laura Fedeli -- Learn from experience to build competence : a model for structuring active learning practices in virtual learning environments / Roberto Trinchero -- Coding CLIL paths inworld : engaged learning in multilayered environments / Fabrizio Bartoli, IC VigoFuccio-LaSpina -- Real life and Second Life, osmotic membranes : dynamics of identity and social relationships in Second Life / Maddalena Borsani -- Virtual reality as a tool for enhancing learning in at-risk students and increasing school inclusion / Silvia Panzavolta -- An informal methodology for teaching through virtual worlds : using Internet tools and virtual worlds in a coordinated pattern to teach various subject / Claudio Pacchiega -- A perspective on the application of mastery learning theory in virtual worlds / Felipe Nunes, Fabrício Herpich, Maria Oliveira, Kelly Hannel, Maria Flores, José de Lima -- Design learning for inclusion in virtual world through cognitive enhancement and the Feuerstein MLE's perspective / Rita Tegon -- Teacher training in 3D virtual worlds : understanding immersive learning for teaching practices / Yi Fei Wang -- Pedagogical potential of virtual worlds-challenges and opportunities / Amir Manzoor -- Using SmallWorlds to enhance social presence, group cohesion, and group identity in an online postgraduate course / Angelos Konstantinidis -- Field research in Second Life : strategies for discussion group facilitation and benefits of participation / Natalie Nussli, Kevin Oh -- Learning by doing in 3D environments : collaborative efforts in Second Life and Open Sim / Barbara McQueen, Anabel Nowak, Jens Olsen -- Classroom technology acceptance for teachers in 3D : a case study in PreVieW / Vanessa Camilleri, Sarah de Freitas, Ian Dunwell, Matthew Montebello -- Virtual learning environments for a new teaching methodology / Iolanda Caponata, Anna Pietra Ferraro -- Foreign language teaching practices in 3D multi user virtual immersive learning environments / Muhammet Demirbilek, Vaida Kazlauskaite Siauciune -- Lessons from Cypris Chat : revisiting virtual communities as communities / Jean-Paul DuQuette -- Techland : math and science in a virtual world / Michelina Occhioni -- Geometry and pastry making/tessellations and decorations : teaching experience between real and virtual / Luisa Giannetti -- Art and didactics in virtual worlds : how technology can activate social skills / Simona Lmonaca -- Virtual worlds in geoscience education : learning strategies and learning 3D environments / Annalisa Boniello, Eleonora Paris, Flavia Santoianni -- Dante Project : experience the immersive virtual worlds / Nicoletta Farmeschi -- Gamification : teaching while Playing : open issues and educational guidelines / Alberto Pian -- Popularization of science in 3D virtual environments with "Scienza on the road" / Franco L. Fabbri, Esplica -- Edu3D community collaborative learning and teaching in virtual world : educational digital architecture in CraftWorld / Giliola Giurgola-- Energy in 3D : designing the city of the future / Giuliana Finco -- The added value of 3D world in professional, educational and individual dynamics / Ivonne Citarella -- Virtual worlds : places were you can find your true talents / Michelangelo Tricarico