Supervising higher degree research (HDR) candidates at a distance: what do emerging virtual world technologies have to offer?
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Supervising higher degree research (HDR) candidates at a distance: what do emerging virtual world technologies have to offer? |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 2177 |
Book Title | Outlooks and opportunities in blended and distance learning |
Authors | Willems, Julie (Author), Farley, Helen (Author), Ellis, Allan (Author), McCormick, Debbie (Author) and Walker, Dan (Author) |
Editors | Tynan, Belinda, Willems, Julie and James, Rosalind |
Page Range | 369-382 |
Series | Advances in Mobile and Distance Learning |
Chapter Number | 27 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Place of Publication | Hershey, PA. United States |
ISBN | 9781466642058 |
9781466642065 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4205-8.ch027 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.igi-global.com/book/outlooks-opportunities-blended-distance-learning/74187 |
Abstract | New information and communication technologies provide opportunities and challenges for teachers. Emerging virtual world technologies, such as Second Life, are a current example of this. Early adopters and innovators are currently exploring what these technologies offer specific cohorts of students, such as the distance higher degree by research (HDR) candidate. This paper explores the experiences of three educators and four HDR candidates using virtual worlds as part of the supervisory process. Each case study explores the potentials and pitfalls of the medium from the individual's perspective, and suggests solutions to overcoming some of the challenges. Subsequent thematic analysis of the case studies helps to support the field of literature on using virtual worlds in formal education. Demonstrating the potential merit of virtual worlds to support the HDR candidate, the paper concludes with a range of possible research directions for this new and exciting field of study. |
Keywords | virtual worlds; Second Life; educational technology; HDR supervision |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390405. Educational technology and computing |
390303. Higher education | |
460799. Graphics, augmented reality and games not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Copyright © 2013, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is prohibited. |
Byline Affiliations | Monash University |
Australian Digital Futures Institute | |
Southern Cross University | |
University of Queensland | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q258y/supervising-higher-degree-research-hdr-candidates-at-a-distance-what-do-emerging-virtual-world-technologies-have-to-offer
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