Empirical comparison of 3-D virtual world and face-to-face classroom for higher education

• Main Authors: CHEN, Xiaofeng, SIAU, Keng, NAH, Fiona Fui-hoon
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2012
• Subjects: Instructional strategy; Interactivity; Perceived ease of use; Perceived learning; Perceived usefulness; Second Life; Social presence; Virtual worlds; Curriculum and Instruction; Instructional Media Design
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/9558
• Institution: Singapore Management University

Many higher education institutions have set up virtual classrooms in the 3-D virtual world. In this research, the authors assess the relative effectiveness of a 3-D virtual world learning environment, Second Life, compared to traditional face-to-face learning environment. They also assess the effect...