Fostering Collaborative Learning in Second Life: Metaphors and Affordances

Autor/inn/en	Andreas, Konstantinidis; Tsiatsos, Thrasyvoulos; Terzidou, Theodouli; Pomportsis, Andreas
Titel	Fostering Collaborative Learning in Second Life: Metaphors and Affordances
Quelle	In: Computers & Education, 55 (2010) 2, S.603-615 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1315
DOI	10.1016/j.compedu.2010.02.021
Schlagwörter	Computer Mediated Communication; Teaching Methods; Cooperative Learning; Figurative Language; Computer Assisted Instruction; Electronic Learning; Instructional Design; Web Sites; Distance Education; Virtual Classrooms; Blended Learning; Computer Software; Computer Simulation; Simulated Environment; Nonverbal Communication; Visual Aids; Role Playing + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computerkonferenz; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Kooperatives Lernen; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Web-Design; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Künstliche Umwelt; Non-verbal communication; Nonverbale Kommunikation; Anschauungsmaterial; Rollenspiel
Abstract	In this paper we examine the transferability of the Jigsaw and Fishbowl collaborative learning techniques to the Second Life platform. Our aim is to assess the applicability of Second Life for collaborative learning by developing virtual tools and metaphors and exploiting the representational richness of this novel medium. In order to enhance the existing metaphors and affordances of SL, our research team implemented educational spaces, avatar clothing, and tools for non-verbal communication and visualisation. By implementing a blended learning evaluation approach we attempted to answer three research questions focusing on student collaboration, avatar representation and learning space awareness. We can conclude that SL can supplement and/or augment face to face interactions, improving upon previous approaches in distance collaboration and communication. Furthermore, although our team augmented SL's ability to support collaborative learning, avatar representation does not seem to scale well. Finally, the majority of the implemented affordances and metaphors seem to have enhanced collaboration and learning space awareness. (Contains 2 tables and 5 figures.) (As Provided).
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