Pedagogical Evolution in the Teaching of Reference Services Enabled by the Use of 3D Immersive Virtual World Technology

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Author(s): Nita J. Matzen (Appalachian State University, USA), Kim Becnel (Appalachian State University, USA)and Geraldine Purpur (Appalachian State University, USA)
Copyright: 2013
Pages: 14
Source title: Advancing Library Education: Technological Innovation and Instructional Design
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ari Sigal (Catawba Valley Community College, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-3688-0.ch012

Keywords: Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Library & Information Science / Library Information Systems

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This chapter shares the development and implementation of a redesigned Information Sources and Services course and presents a case study that examines the impact of that course on student learning. The revised course applies Presence Pedagogy incorporating epistemic framing through extended role-play and the use of experienced mentors in a three-dimensional immersive virtual environment. Also examined are: changes in students’ comfort level while playing the role of reference librarian, their technology skills and confidence, similarities and dissimilarities between the game role and an imagined real-life role, students’ comfort level with the presence of a mentor, and their incorporating mentor suggestions.

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