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Enquiry-based learning: exploring the potential of virtual worlds (SecondLife)

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K. Nadia Papamichail,

Linda A. MacaulayAuthors Info & Claims

International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, Volume 2, Issue 4

Pages 321 - 335

https://doi.org/10.1504/IJTEL.2010.035735

Published: 01 October 2010 Publication History

Abstract

Nowadays academic institutions seek to equip students with interpersonal and project management skills by enhancing their learning experience through the use of new collaborative technologies. This paper presents an enquiry based learning initiative. A virtual world environment was introduced to facilitate group project work. A collaborative learning framework applied to assess the team work project. This paper discusses how the project acted as a vehicle for increasing the involvement of employers in the university programme and achieving the objectives of greater student creativity, productivity, engagement, and participation in team work.

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https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1109/TE.2016.2546230

Enquiry-based learning: exploring the potential of virtual worlds (SecondLife)
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International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning Volume 2, Issue 4

October 2010

98 pages

ISSN:1753-5255

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Lee MNikolic SVial PRitz CLi WGoldfinch T(2016)Enhancing Project-Based Learning Through Student and Industry Engagement in a Video-Augmented 3-D Virtual Trade FairIEEE Transactions on Education10.1109/TE.2016.254623059:4(290-298)Online publication date: 1-Nov-2016
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1109/TE.2016.2546230

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