Using Second Life to Facilitate Distance Learning Discussions: A Pilot Study

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Daly, T. (2010). Using Second Life to Facilitate Distance Learning Discussions: A Pilot Study. In J. Sanchez & K. Zhang (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (pp. 927-936). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2010
Orlando, Florida, USA
October 18, 2010
ISBN 1-880094-83-5
  Jaime Sanchez & Ke Zhang
AACE

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Tebring Daly, Collin College (Professor) & University of North Texas (student), United States

Abstract

As the demand for distance learning increases, educators must find ways to bring students together remotely. Virtual environments can bridge the geographic distance that separates online students by providing them with an environment that allows them to communicate and collaborate in real time. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether Second Life, a virtual world, is an effective tool for holding discussions in higher education distance learning courses.

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