Exploring virtual world innovations and design through learner voices
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Paper/Presentation Title | Exploring virtual world innovations and design through learner voices |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Gregory, Sue (Author), Gregory, Brent (Author), Grant, Scott (Author), McDonald, Marcus (Author), Nikolic, Sasha (Author), Farley, Helen (Author), O'Connell, Judy (Author), Butler, Des (Author), Jacka, Lisa (Author), Jegathesan, Jay Jay (Author), McGrath, Naomi (Author), Rudra, Amit (Author), Stokes-Thompson, Frederick (Author), Sukunesan, Suku (Author), Zagami, Jason (Author), Sim, Jenny (Author), Schutt, Stefan (Author), Gaukrodger, Belma (Author), Hearns, Merle (Author) and Irving, Leah (Author) |
Editors | Barker, S., Dawson, S., Pardo, A. and Colvin, C. |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference of Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE 2016) |
ERA Conference ID | 42391 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) |
Place of Publication | Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://2016conference.ascilite.org/wp-content/uploads/ASCILITE-2016-full-proceedings-Updated-1512.pdf |
Conference/Event | 33rd International Conference of Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE 2016) |
Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) | |
Event Details | Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) ASCILITE Rank C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C |
Event Details | 33rd International Conference of Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE 2016) 33rd Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education Parent Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) Event Date 28 to end of 30 Nov 2016 Event Location Adelaide, Australia |
Abstract | Student voice has played a big role in shaping the development and measure of success/failure of virtual worlds in education. Data on past and ongoing educational uses and contexts of use of virtual worlds and associated student feedback was gathered via a survey of educational researchers specialising in virtual worlds. Introduced are a range of specific uses that provide the source of and context for student feedback. Ten major themes emerged from student voices that highlight strengths and weakness and point the way forward for both educators and the students themselves. Positive feedback highlighted experiences of both pedagogical design and the ability of the technology to support it. Negative feedback revolved around technical problems, seen as hampering the effectiveness of student learning experiences. Student voice regarding virtual worlds is both positive and rewarding, and commending of staff who have dedicated their time and effort to transform the learning experience. |
Keywords | virtual worlds, Second Life, student voice, learning design, lifelong learning |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390405. Educational technology and computing |
390303. Higher education | |
Byline Affiliations | University of New England |
Monash University | |
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) | |
University of Wollongong | |
Australian Digital Futures Institute | |
Charles Sturt University | |
Queensland University of Technology | |
Southern Cross University | |
University of Western Australia | |
Curtin University | |
University of South Australia | |
Swinburne University of Technology | |
Griffith University | |
University of Auckland, New Zealand | |
Victoria University | |
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, New Zealand | |
Manukau Institute of Technology, New Zealand | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q6xv7/exploring-virtual-world-innovations-and-design-through-learner-voices
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