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Reisoglu, I.; Topu, B.; Yilmaz, R.; Karakus Yilmaz, T.; Göktas, Y. – Asia Pacific Education Review, 2017
The aim of this study is to investigate recent empirical research studies about 3D virtual learning environments. A total of 167 empirical studies that involve the use of 3D virtual worlds in education were examined by meta-review. Our findings show that the "Second Life" platform has been frequently used in studies. Among the reviewed…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Simulated Environment, Spatial Ability
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Nussli, Natalie; Oh, Kevin – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2014
The overarching question that guides this review is to identify the key components of effective teacher training in virtual schooling, with a focus on three-dimensional (3D) immersive virtual worlds (IVWs). The process of identifying the essential components of effective teacher training in the use of 3D IVWs will be described step-by-step. First,…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Virtual Classrooms, Educational Technology, Electronic Learning
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Loke, Swee-Kin – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2015
While students do learn real-world knowledge and skills in virtual worlds, educators have yet to adequately theorise how students' virtual world experiences bring about this learning. This paper critically reviewed theories currently used to underpin empirical work in virtual worlds for education. In particular, it evaluated how applicable these…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Simulated Environment, Journal Articles, Educational Technology