A web 2.0/web3D hybrid platform for engaging students in e-learning environments

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de Byl, Penny and Taylor, Janet. 2007. "A web 2.0/web3D hybrid platform for engaging students in e-learning environments." Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education. 8 (3), pp. 108-127.
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A web 2.0/web3D hybrid platform for engaging students in e-learning environments

ERA Journal ID20769
Article CategoryArticle
Authorsde Byl, Penny (Author) and Taylor, Janet (Author)
Journal TitleTurkish Online Journal of Distance Education
Journal Citation8 (3), pp. 108-127
Number of Pages20
Year2007
Place of PublicationEskisehir, Turkey
ISSN1302-6488
Web Address (URL)http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/tojde27/index.htm
Abstract

This paper explores the Web 2.0 ethos with respect to the application of pedagogy within 3D online virtual environments. 3D worlds can create a synthetic experience capturing the essence of being in a particular world or context. The AliveX3D platform adopts the Web 2.0 ethos and applies it to online 3D virtual environment forming a Web 2.0/Web3D hybrid that has wider usability than previous alternatives. This combined with the AliveX3D Scene Editor allows learning experiences, which are controlled by the learner, appear authentic and facilitate collaboration conversations to be developed simultaneously. This immersion enables learners to negotiate meaning based on their own personal cognitive, affective and kinaesthetic experiences rather than on the descriptions of others’ experiences. We conclude by suggesting the choices embedded within the worlds allow the learning focus to shift away from isolated pre-designed interactions, to a situation that encourages the learner to control, manage and direct their own learning.

KeywordsWeb 2.0; Web3D; hybrid platform; virtual environments
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020469999. Other information and computing sciences not elsewhere classified
390405. Educational technology and computing
460612. Service oriented computing
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Byline AffiliationsDepartment of Mathematics and Computing
Learning and Teaching Support Unit
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