VIRTUAL WORLDS AND COURSE DIALOGUENikolaos Tapsis, Konstantinos Tsolakidis, |
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This research examines the effect on course dialogue of the Learning Environment. An experimental design within groups was applied. Nineteen graduate students followed lesson's activities in the LMS (BlackBoard Vista) and 18 in the 3D Virtual World (Second Life) for three weeks. Results revealed significant differences in the co-presence of the two groups. The findings support the use of 3D Virtual Environments for instruction and teamwork in distance education in a blended mode setting. |
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