VIEWS OF STUDENTS ABOUT THE USE OF SECOND LIFE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

Kobak K., Ozarslan Y.

TURKISH ONLINE JOURNAL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION, vol.12, no.3, pp.118-124, 2011 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: TURKISH ONLINE JOURNAL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.118-124
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVEs) such as Second Life (SL) are experiencing a rapid growth in the number of applications with educational potential. SL provides a space for constructivist learning, socialization, exploration, discovery, and creativity. The communicative, social nature of virtual learning allows students to demonstrate the skills and strategies they have acquired through utilization of social technology tools.