JET_V3_N3_A1 Gisli Thorsteinsson Tom Page Milka Lehtonen Joong Gyu Ha Journal of Educational Technology 2230 - 7125 3 3 10 22 Design, technology education, Network-Based Mobile Education (NBME), Virtual Reality Learning Environment, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) This article provides a descriptive account of the development of an approach to the support of design and technology education with 3D Virtual Reality (VR) technologies on an open and distance learning basis. This work promotes an understanding of the implications and possibilities of advanced virtual learning technologies in education for teachers, learners and educational decision- makers. Furthermore, this work aims to ensure that theoretical and pedagogical considerations are given weight in the development of integrated Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-based learning services, while considering innovative and improved methods of educational use of integrated learning technology (ILT) for technology education. October - December 2006 Copyright & copy; 2006 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=687