Evaluating students’ perception of a three-dimensional virtual world learning environment

dc.creator	Michael Chau
dc.creator	Wai-ki Sung
dc.creator	Songnia Lai
dc.creator	Minhong Wang
dc.creator	Ada Wong
dc.creator	Kristal W. Y. Chan
dc.creator	Tim M.H. Li
dc.date	2013-09-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:05:24Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:05:24Z
dc.identifier	2073-7904
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/fe1ae3c6d92844acaa8bb20ee4e75e51
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/9738
dc.identifier.uri	https://doaj.org/article/fe1ae3c6d92844acaa8bb20ee4e75e51
dc.description	Three-dimensional virtual environments have gained wide popularity due to improvement in graphic rendering technology and networking infrastructure. Many education institutions have been trying to leverage the potential of 3D virtual environments in their application in education. In this research, we aim to evaluate the students’ perception of virtual environments in teaching and learning activities. We set up a virtual classroom, where a short presentation was delivered to students through virtual projectors in Second Life, the most widely adopted 3D virtual environment. The students filled in a questionnaire after the class. We found that the students gave a statistically higher evaluation to 3D virtual environments in terms of satisfaction and enjoyment, while comparable scores between 3D and traditional learning environment in terms of concentration, perceived usefulness, and learning and understanding were obtained. Our results show that virtual learning environment is of great potential in e-learning. Some recommendations in using the virtual environment for learning activities are given.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Hong Kong Bao Long Accounting & Secretarial Limited
dc.relation	http://www.kmel-journal.org/ojs/index.php/online-publication/article/view/245/191
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2073-7904
dc.rights	CC BY
dc.source	Knowledge Management & E-Learning : an International Journal, Vol 5, Iss 3, Pp 323-333 (2013)
dc.subject	Second life
dc.subject	Three-dimensional
dc.subject	Virtual learning environment
dc.subject	e-Learning
dc.subject	Perception
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Evaluating students’ perception of a three-dimensional virtual world learning environment
dc.type	Article