Collaboration and the Use of Three Dimensional Interface within a Virtual Learning Environment

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Author(s): Brian G. Burton (Abilene Christian University, USA), Barbara Martin (University of Central Missouri, USA)and Doug Thomas (University of Central Missouri, USA)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 13
Source title: Virtual Learning Environments: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-0011-9.ch709

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Virtual Learning Environments

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This chapter’s goal is to examine the experiences and perceptions of undergraduate students using a 3D Virtual Learning Environment. After creating a 3D didactic constructivist virtual environment, student conversations were observed for collaborative elements. Findings revealed that five forms of collaboration amplified the learning process and indeed occured within the virtual learning environments. Results further suggested that the 3D VLE project, though limited in time and scope, successfully created a community of learners.

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