The reality of authentic learning in virtual worlds
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | The reality of authentic learning in virtual worlds |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 1233 |
Book Title | Learning in virtual worlds: research and applications |
Authors | |
Author | Farley, Helen |
Editors | Gregory, Sue, Lee, Mark J. W., Dalgarno, Barney and Tynan, Belinda |
Page Range | 129-149 |
Series | Issues in Distance Education |
Chapter Number | 6 |
Number of Pages | 21 |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | Athabasca University |
AU Press | |
Place of Publication | Canada |
ISBN | 9781771991339 |
9781771991353 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.15215/aupress/9781771991339.01 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.aupress.ca/index.php/books/120254 |
Abstract | There is considerable hype around the purported affordances of virtual worlds to facilitate authentic learning in a variety of discipline areas. Though at first glance, virtual worlds look as if they would provide an ideal environment for this type of learning, in reality there are a number of factors that need to be considered in relation to these claims. As Sherry Turkle suggests, even though new technologies provide opportunities for being and learning, there is a risk that because the virtual is deliberately compelling, we believe that we are achieving more than we actually are (Turkle, 1995). Though experiences in virtual worlds can be immersive and engaging, they still may not be authentically educative for the user (Jackson & Lalioti, 2000). This chapter examines the claims surrounding authentic learning in virtual worlds with a view to determining their veracity. |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390405. Educational technology and computing |
390303. Higher education | |
Public Notes | This publication is licensed under a Creative Commons License, Attribution–Noncommercial–NoDerivative Works 4.0 International |
Byline Affiliations | Australian Digital Futures Institute |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3585/the-reality-of-authentic-learning-in-virtual-worlds
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