TAILIEUCHUNG - Evaluating students’ perception of a three-dimensional virtual world learning environment

Three-dimensional virtual environments have gained wide popularity due to improvement in graphic rendering technology and networking infrastructure. Many education institutions have been trying to leverage the potential of 3D virtual environments in their application in education. In this research, we aim to evaluate the students’ perception of virtual environments in teaching and learning activities. We set up a virtual classroom, where a short presentation was delivered to students through virtual projectors in Second Life, the most widely adopted 3D virtual environment. The students filled in a questionnaire after the class. We found that the students gave a statistically higher evaluation to 3D virtual environments in terms of satisfaction and enjoyment, while comparable scores between 3D and traditional learning environment in terms of concentration, perceived usefulness, and learning and understanding were obtained. Our results show that virtual learning environment is of great potential in e-learning. Some recommendations in using the virtual environment for learning activities are given. | Evaluating students’ perception of a three-dimensional virtual world learning environment

• Giáo dục học
• Evaluating students’ perception
• Three dimensional virtual world
• Learning environment
• Three dimensional
• Virtual learning environment
• Journal of technology and science education
• Online quizzes in a virtual learning environment
• Tool for formative assessment
• The Moodle environment
• Traditional faceto face lectures
• Teachers’ intention to continue using virtual learning environment
• The low intention
• Online virtual situated environment
• Chinese learning community
• Online virtual
• Chinese communication skills
• Virtual environment
• Social Sciences
• Problem based learning
• Social networks
• Learning management systems
• Ebook Technology enhanced learning
• Quality of teaching
• Educational reform
• Open learning platform
• Technology enhanced learning for people
• Learning toolkit
• Virtual text based environment
• Knowledge management mechanisms
• Management mechanisms
• E learning environment
• A conceptual model
• Iranian virtual universities
• Technology enhanced learning
• The virtual university
• Customized education
• Computer based training environment
• Cognitive tutors
• E Learning
• Learner autonomy
• EFL class
• Learners’ ability to self control
• Self regulated learning tasks
• Portuguese School (Adolescent)
• College Students
• Knowledge
• Attitude
• Behavior
• Practice
• Mobile Access
• Smartphone
• Handheld Devices
• Native Applications
• Client Based Access
• VPN Clients
• Contribution
• Cladistic Biogeography
• Mexican Transition
• Biogeographic Significance
• Grand Canyon
• Colorado River
• Distance Education
• Mobile Learning
• Chemical Education
• Virtual Reality Technology
• Quality Assurance
• Information Environment