Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Using 3D Virtual World on "Second Life"

Autor/in	Rahim, Noor Faridah A.
Titel	Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Using 3D Virtual World on "Second Life"
Quelle	In: Education for Information, 30 (2013) 1-2, S.1-40 (40 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0167-8329
DOI	10.3233/EFI-130928
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Cooperation; Knowledge Management; Sharing Behavior; Learner Controlled Instruction; Computer Simulation; Simulated Environment; College Curriculum; Curriculum Development; College Students; Feedback (Response); Student Surveys; Student Attitudes; Experiential Learning; Student Motivation; Problem Solving; Interaction; Internet; Learning Activities; Program Evaluation; Computer Mediated Communication; Interpersonal Communication; Hong Kong; Singapore + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Co-operation; Kooperation; Wissensmanagement; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Künstliche Umwelt; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Collegestudent; Schülerbefragung; Schülerverhalten; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Schulische Motivation; Problemlösen; Interaktion; Lernaktivität; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Computerkonferenz; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Hongkong; Singapur
Abstract	A collaborative and knowledge sharing virtual activity on "Second Life" using a learner-centred teaching methodology was initiated between Temasek Polytechnic and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK PolyU) in the October 2011 semester. This paper highlights the author's experience in designing and implementing this e-learning activity and incorporating it into the curriculum of the Diploma in Interactive Media Informatics at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore. Students from Temasek Polytechnic and HK PolyU met up at Temasek Polytechnic Island and HK PolyU campus on "Second Life" and networked amongst themselves using Avatars and interactive 3D objects. Students from both institutions worked in groups to share and exchange knowledge through experiential learning, knowledge sharing and teamwork in a virtual environment. At the end of the module, two online self-reported surveys were conducted to get students' feedback on the effectiveness of the subject delivery and teaching methods. The survey results indicate that Second Life has positive effects on students' learning, motivation and attitudes towards learning. The interactive 3D environment within "Second Life" promotes learner-centered teaching by enabling learning to be more engaging, fun and interesting, thus increasing students' motivation to learn and develop their abilities to acquire relevant problem solving skills and knowledge. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10