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Elaine Hoter

Dr. at IsraelX

Major works

Computer-mediated communication and the reduction of prejudice: A controlled longitudinal field experiment among Jews and Arabs in Israel. Walther, J. B., Hoter , E., Ganayem, A., & Shonfeld, M. (2015). Computers in Human Behavior : 52, (November 2015) 550-558 (9) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563214004324 .

The effects of a wheelchair simulation in a virtual world. Hoter, E., & Nagar, I. (2022 ). Virtual Reality , 1-13 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-022-00625-7

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Simulations in virtual worlds: improving intergroup relations and social proximity, Hoter, E & Shapira, N. (2022). Intercultural Education , DOI: 10.1080/14675986.2022.2080969

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About me

is a trailblazer in collaborative online teaching, with over 25 years of experience in the field. A senior lecturer at Talpiot College in Holon, she taught an online collaborative course in 1995, organized and led the first-ever International online Teachers Conference in 2001, and co-founded the TEC Center (Education Technology and Social Diversity) in 2005. She has developed a range of virtual worlds, including an advanced spoken English course that is also available on EdX.

Dr. Hoter's contributions to the field of education have been recognized globally, as she has given lectures and workshops on all continents. She is a Fulbright graduate and is known for her innovative approach to teaching, which focuses on creating inclusive and diverse learning environments. Her work has had a significant impact on the way educators around the world approach online teaching and learning.

Areas of Expertise:

Collaborative online learning

Virtual Reality in Education

Intercultural Education

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website: http://moocisland.org