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Student Engagement and the Creation of Knowledge Within a 3D Virtual Learning Environment

Student Engagement and the Creation of Knowledge Within a 3D Virtual Learning Environment
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Author(s): Brian G. Burton (Abilene Christian University, USA)and Barbara Martin (University of Central Missouri, USA)
Copyright: 2013
Pages: 15
Source title: Immersive Environments, Augmented Realities, and Virtual Worlds: Assessing Future Trends in Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Steven D’Agustino (Fordham University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2670-6.ch001

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Abstract

This chapter’s goal is to examine the student engagement and the creation of student knowledge of undergraduate students using a 3D Virtual Learning Environment. After creating a 3D didactic constructivist virtual environment, student conversations were recorded for engagement dimensions using Hara, Bonk, and Angeli (2000) framework and Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995) knowledge creation theory. Findings revealed that five forms of student engagement amplified the learning process and that a complete knowledge spiral occurred emphasizing the four modes of knowledge conversion. Although limited in time and scope, results further suggest that a highly engaged community of learners was created.

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