Learning Science With Three-Dimensional Game-Based Virtual World

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Sing, K.M. (2008). Learning Science With Three-Dimensional Game-Based Virtual World. In J. Luca & E. Weippl (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2008 (pp. 5908-5914). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2008
Vienna, Austria
June 30, 2008
ISBN 1-880094-65-7
  Joseph Luca & Edgar R. Weippl
AACE

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Khang-Miant Sing, National Institute of Education, Singapore, Singapore

Abstract

Virtual World (VW) or Computer-based simulated environment, have taken the internet-connected real world by storm. Some virtual worlds like SecondLife (although not a game, per se) and SimsOnline (with gaming elements) are being used by many institutions for educational purposes. The youths are particularly enamored with this three-dimensional-like (3D-like) VW because it allows them to interact with the virtual elements and communicate (possibly) through Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol (VOIP) with friends, anytime anywhere in the world. The easy-access to VW and its simulated real-world situations (including gaming capabilities) have attracted educators to examine its affordances for learning. This presentation describes learning science with single-player 3-D (game-based) VW, as a learning environment to engage learners, using an authoring software application known as “Monja Kids”. This paper also discusses some learning outcomes, and gives suggestions for future implementations.

Keywords

• Virtual Environments
• Computer Sciences
• Instructional Design
• Learning Objects
• Learning Outcomes

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