3D Virtual Worlds for interaction and communication in the online educational moment
Keywords:
Immersive education, e-learning, innovative education, virtual worlds, Second Life, 3D worlds.
Abstract
3D Virtual Worlds offer the possibility of a redesign of communication situations of traditional online education, being its potentiality to restore characteristics of classical classroom education. Here we present the design of a teaching methodology that includes the phases of action for the development of educational activities in 3D platforms as complementary resource for online education. As a result, it is confirmed the positive impact of its use in learning skills, social dimension of learning and student motivation.Format
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Published
2014-04-28
How to Cite
Baños González, M., Rodríguez García, T. C., & Rajas Fernández, M. (2014). 3D Virtual Worlds for interaction and communication in the online educational moment. Historia Y Comunicación Social, 19, 417-430. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_HICS.2014.v19.44967
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