3-D virtual world education: An empirical comparison with face-to-face classroom

• Main Authors: CHEN, Xiaofeng, SIAU, Keng, NAH, Fiona Fui-hoon
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2010
• Subjects: 3-D virtual world; Second Life; instructional strategies; perceived learning; social presence; classroom interactivity; perceived ease of use; perceived usefulness; Databases and Information Systems; Educational Methods; Graphics and Human Computer Interfaces
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/10069; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/sis_research/article/11069/viewcontent/3_DWORLDEDUCATION_pvoa.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

3-D virtual worlds are increasing in popularity as a means of pedagogical delivery in higher education. In this research, we assess the relative effectiveness of a 3-D virtual world learning environment, Second Life, and traditional face-to-face learning environment. We also assess the efficacy of i...