Using Second Life in an English course: Designing class activities to address learning objectives

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Mayrath, M., Sanchez, J., Traphagan, T., Heikes, J. & Trivedi, A. (2007). Using Second Life in an English course: Designing class activities to address learning objectives. In C. Montgomerie & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2007 (pp. 4219-4224). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2007
Vancouver, Canada
June 25, 2007
ISBN 1-880094-62-2
  Craig Montgomerie & Jane Seale
AACE

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Authors

Michael Mayrath, Joe Sanchez, Tomoko Traphagan, Joel Heikes, Avani Trivedi, University of Texas at Austin, United States

Abstract

Interest in the instructional application of virtual worlds, such as Second Life, has grown significantly. However, little information is available about effective instructional activities using virtual worlds. This case study illustrates lessons learned from a pilot integrating Second Life into a two-semester English course at a large southwestern university. The presentation focuses on the process of implementing Second Life in the classroom, conducting formative evaluation of the students' relevant experiences, and modifying instructional activities for the second semester based on the results of qualitative and quantitative data analyses. The changes significantly enhanced students' learning experiences. The study demonstrates the importance of careful instructional design combined with ongoing assessment when using emerging technologies. It also indicates that course learning goals and students' needs should be considered first and foremost when adapting new technology.

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• Students
• Instructional Design

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