Conference paper
Developing an evaluation methodology for immersive learning experiences in a virtual world
2009 Conference in Games and Virtual Worlds for Serious Applications, pp.43-50
IEEE
2009 Conference in Games and Virtual Worlds for Serious Applications, VS-GAMES 2009 (Coventry; UK, 23/03/2009–24/03/2009)
2009
Abstract
This article proposes an evaluation methodology for supporting the development of specified learning activities in virtual worlds, based upon inductive methods and augmented by the four dimensional framework [4]. The study undertaken aimed to test the efficacy of the evaluation methodology and to evaluate the broader uses of Second Life for supporting lifelong learners in their educational choices and career decisions. The paper presents the findings of the study and argues that virtual worlds are reorganising how we relate to the design and delivery of learning. This is opening up a transition in learning predicated upon the notion of learning as made up of immersive experiences rather than sets of knowledge to be transferred between tutor and learner. The challenge for tutors remains in the design and delivery of these activities and experience and the approach advocated here builds upon an incremental testing and evaluation of virtual world learning experiences.
Details
- Title
- Developing an evaluation methodology for immersive learning experiences in a virtual world
- Authors/Creators
- S. de Freitas (Author/Creator) - Coventry UniversityG. Rebolledo-Mendez (Author/Creator) - Coventry UniversityF. Liarokapis (Author/Creator) - Coventry UniversityG. Magoulas (Author/Creator) - University of PatrasA. Poulovassilis (Author/Creator) - Birkbeck, University of London
- Publication Details
- 2009 Conference in Games and Virtual Worlds for Serious Applications, pp.43-50
- Conference
- 2009 Conference in Games and Virtual Worlds for Serious Applications, VS-GAMES 2009 (Coventry; UK, 23/03/2009–24/03/2009)
- Publisher
- IEEE
- Identifiers
- 991005544355007891
- Copyright
- © 2009 IEEE
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference paper
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