Learning Outcome, Presence and Satisfaction from a Science Activity in Second Life

Autor/inn/en	Vrellis, Ioannis; Avouris, Nikolaos; Mikropoulos, Tassos A.
Titel	Learning Outcome, Presence and Satisfaction from a Science Activity in Second Life
Quelle	In: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 32 (2016) 1, S.59-77 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1449-5554
Schlagwörter	Science Activities; Outcomes of Education; Satisfaction; Problem Based Learning; Higher Education; Foreign Countries; Control Groups; Experimental Groups; Technology Uses in Education; Information Technology; Technology Integration; Virtual Classrooms; Correlation; Questionnaires; Teaching Methods; Problem Solving; Independent Study; Comparative Analysis; Undergraduate Students; Pretests Posttests; Computer Simulation; Mathematics; Physics; Science Instruction; Likert Scales; Greece + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Zufriedenheit; Problem-based learning; Problemorientiertes Lernen; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Ausland; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Informationstechnologie; Korrelation; Fragebogen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Problemlösen; Selbststudium; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Mathematik; Physik; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Likert-Skala; Griechenland
Abstract	Although problem-based learning (PBL) has many advantages, it often fails to connect to the real world outside the classroom. The integration with the laboratory setting and the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) have been proposed to address this deficiency. Multi-user virtual environments (MUVEs) like Second Life (SL) are 3D collaborative virtual environments that could act as complementary or alternative worlds for the implementation of laboratory PBL activities offering low-cost, safe, and always available environments. The aim of this study was to compare a simple laboratory PBL activity implemented in both the real and virtual worlds, in terms of learning outcome, satisfaction, and presence. The sample consisted of 150 undergraduate university students. The results show that the MUVE provided similar learning outcome and satisfaction to the real-world condition. Presence was positively correlated to satisfaction but not to the learning outcome. Finally, there are indications that the MUVE was perceived as more pleasurable and informal learning environment, while reality was perceived as more stressful. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01