Paper Info
Title
3-D Virtual Worlds in Education: Applications, Benefits, Issues, and Opportunities
Abstract
Three-dimensional virtual world environments are providing new oppurtunities to develop engaging, interactive experiences in education. These virtual worlds are unique in that they allow individuals to interact with others through thier avatars and with objects in the environment, and can create experiences that are not necessarily possible in the real world. To assess the impact that these virtual worlds are currently having on education, a literature review is conducted to identify current applications. benefits being realized, as well as issues faced. Based on this review, virtual world capabilities, experiences, and factors associated with educational opportunities are presented as well as gaps in meeting pedagogical objectives. Practical and research implications are then addressed. Virtual worlds are proving to provide unique educational experiences, with its potential only at the cusp of being explored.
Year
DOI
Venue
2008
10.4018/jdm.2008100106
JOURNAL OF DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Keywords
Field
DocType
Active Worlds,Second Life,virtual education,virtual worlds
Educational technology,Metaverse,Data mining,Management information systems,World Wide Web,Computer science,Distance education,Strategic management,Multimedia,Instructional simulation
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
19
4
1063-8016
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
47
2.07
0
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Brenda Eschenbrenner114812.12
Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah21719103.11
Keng Siau32614193.10