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The use of virtual environments as an extended classroom – A case study with adult learners in tertiary education

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dc.contributor.authorLoureiro, Ana
dc.contributor.authorBettencourt da Cruz, Teresa Maria
dc.date.accessioned2018-01-23T23:17:15Z
dc.date.available2018-01-23T23:17:15Z
dc.date.issued2014-04-11
dc.description.abstractThis study was conducted in immersive 3D virtual environment Second Life®, with the support of web 2.0 tools as a complement to physical classroom - extended classroom. It was assumed that socialization is a key factor for collaborative learning and knowledge construction. The study aims to identify the variables that may influence knowledge sharing in learning contexts using virtual environments; with the aim of contributing to the improvement of learning situations using the online tools. This research is exploratory in nature and falls within the field of phenomenological studies. The study was implemented in a tertiary education institution involving regular and adult learners. We conclude that in virtual environments learners tend to feel more confident, open, participatory, creative, understanding and seem to participate in training sessions because they are indeed interested in learning. On the other hand, the possibility of providing online tutorial session allows reaching a larger number of learners. These online sessions can be established in a time and place (virtual) free of constraints and can be tailored, allowing a more effective participation from learners.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationAna Loureiro, Teresa Bettencourt, The Use of Virtual Environments as an Extended Classroom – A Case Study with Adult Learners in Tertiary Education, Procedia Technology, Volume 13, 2014, Pages 97-106, ISSN 2212-0173, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.protcy.2014.02.013.pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.protcy.2014.02.013pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn2212-0173
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.15/2060
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherElsevierpt_PT
dc.relationFCTpt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212017314000231pt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectvirtual environmentspt_PT
dc.subjectextended classroompt_PT
dc.subjectadult learnerspt_PT
dc.subjectSecond Lifept_PT
dc.subjecttertiary educationpt_PT
dc.subjectb-learningpt_PT
dc.titleThe use of virtual environments as an extended classroom – A case study with adult learners in tertiary educationpt_PT
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oaire.citation.titleProcedia Technologypt_PT
oaire.citation.volume13pt_PT
person.familyNameCristina Castro Loureiro
person.familyNameBettencourt da Cruz
person.givenNameAna
person.givenNameTeresa Maria
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