SLurtles: Supporting Constructionist Learning in "Second Life"

Autor/inn/en	Girvan, Carina; Tangney, Brendan; Savage, Timothy
Titel	SLurtles: Supporting Constructionist Learning in "Second Life"
Quelle	In: Computers & Education, 61 (2013), S.115-132 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1315
DOI	10.1016/j.compedu.2012.08.005
Schlagwörter	Programming; Interviews; Distance Education; Novices; Methods; Qualitative Research; Interaction; Barriers; Constructivism (Learning); Pilot Projects; Graduate Students; Cooperative Learning; Educational Technology; Computer Simulation; Simulated Environment; Computer Assisted Instruction; Web 2.0 Technologies; Computer Software; College Instruction; Program Effectiveness; Content Analysis + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Programmierung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Method; Methode; Qualitative Forschung; Interaktion; Pilot project; Modellversuch; Pilotprojekt; Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin; Kooperatives Lernen; Unterrichtsmedien; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Künstliche Umwelt; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Hochschullehre; Inhaltsanalyse
Abstract	Constructionism places an emphasis on the process of constructing shareable artefacts. Many virtual worlds, such as "Second Life", provide learners with tools for the construction of objects and hence may facilitate in-world constructionist learning experiences. However, the construction tools available present learners with a significant barrier (or "high-floor") for the novice to first master. To address this problem, this paper presents the design concepts, first implementation and analysis of SLurtles (programmable turtles in "Second Life"), easy-to-use, programmable construction tools for use in "Second Life". During a pilot study 24 postgraduate learners in pairs and working at distance from one another, programmed SLurtles to create interactive installations in "Second Life" over four weeks. Open interviews were conducted, chat logs recorded and learners artefacts and reflections were collected and analysed using qualitative methods. Findings show that SLurtles provide learners with a programmable, low-floor, high-ceiling and wide-wall construction tool, which supported their construction of a wide range of complex artefacts as part of a constructionist learning experience in "Second Life". (Contains 3 tables, 16 figures, and 1 video.) (As Provided).
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