The mission of WiloStar3D Academy is to provide 3D distance learning services that have three dominant, general properties:
- Excellence --WiloStar3D applies rigorous standards of excellence to its program. This means that it will not undertake new 3D VR research projects unless: it can attract outstanding, creative and dedicated people; it can contribute, not at the margins, but in setting new directions for distance learning; it can tackle problems where success will make a major contribution. Thus WiloStar3D undertakes high-risk educational projects, often with time horizons of years.
- Catalytic --WiloStar3D desires to spread its ideas and methodologies to influence the way distance learning is implemented in the next century. It will demonstrate and communicate its views, methods, and successes broadly and, in particular, it will encourage many people from other institutions to experience the WiloStar3D atmosphere.
- Best Practices -- WiloStar3D applies educational best practices utilizing a pioneering 3D distance learning method based on the ConstructivistLearning Theory. Interaction at its highest level at a distance has always been, and will remain, a driving force behind everything implemented.
STRATEGY STATEMENT
The policies and principles defined here guide and inform all aspects of WiloStar3D activities. While they are intended to remain stable, they will be reviewed regularly and modified as required.
3D Educational Growth Agenda --The current agenda of WiloStar3D is to continue its implementation of 3D distance learning and in particular to establish a new 3D Interactive Campus learning environment. This agenda, because of its breadth and because of the great variety of important educational and technical challenges those concepts comprise, may endure for years if not decades.
Educational Focus--WiloStar3D's commitment to influence distance learning in other institutions, as well as to ensure the development of the WiloStar3Ding itself encourages it to focus the bulk of its resources on furthering WiloStar3Ding.
This document was prepared by the WiloStar3D Advisory Board of Trustees with input from other members of the Board, and the academic and executive staff.
