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A Comparison of 3D Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments: OpenSim vs. Second Life

A Comparison of 3D Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments: OpenSim vs. Second Life

Apostolos Mavridis, Andreas Konstantinidis, Thrasyvoulos Tsiatsos
Copyright: © 2012 |Volume: 8 |Issue: 4 |Pages: 14
ISSN: 1548-3673|EISSN: 1548-3681|EISBN13: 9781466610286|DOI: 10.4018/jec.2012100102
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Mavridis, Apostolos, et al. "A Comparison of 3D Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments: OpenSim vs. Second Life." IJEC vol.8, no.4 2012: pp.8-21. http://doi.org/10.4018/jec.2012100102

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Mavridis, A., Konstantinidis, A., & Tsiatsos, T. (2012). A Comparison of 3D Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments: OpenSim vs. Second Life. International Journal of e-Collaboration (IJeC), 8(4), 8-21. http://doi.org/10.4018/jec.2012100102

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Mavridis, Apostolos, Andreas Konstantinidis, and Thrasyvoulos Tsiatsos. "A Comparison of 3D Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments: OpenSim vs. Second Life," International Journal of e-Collaboration (IJeC) 8, no.4: 8-21. http://doi.org/10.4018/jec.2012100102

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Abstract

This paper focuses on 3D Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments, examining the state of the art in both open source and proprietary software. Issues pertaining to the use of open source Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments are discussed, rationalizing the choice of executing a collaborative learning scenario in Second Life. The scenario is then presented and evaluation results assess the appropriateness of the chosen platform with regards to its technical and pedagogical affordances. Finally, students’ suggestions and reactions towards such a novel didactical approach are discussed.

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