Abstract
Student voice has played a big role in shaping the development and measure of success/failure of
virtual worlds in education. Data on past and ongoing educational uses and contexts of use of
virtual worlds and associated student feedback was gathered via a survey of educational
researchers specialising in virtual worlds. Introduced are a range of specific uses that provide the
source of and context for student feedback. Ten major themes emerged from student voices that
highlight strengths and weakness and point the way forward for both educators and the students
themselves. Positive feedback highlighted experiences of both pedagogical design and the ability
of the technology to support it. Negative feedback revolved around technical problems, seen as
hampering the effectiveness of student learning experiences. Student voice regarding virtual
worlds is both positive and rewarding, and commending of staff who have dedicated their time
and effort to transform the learning experience.
virtual worlds in education. Data on past and ongoing educational uses and contexts of use of
virtual worlds and associated student feedback was gathered via a survey of educational
researchers specialising in virtual worlds. Introduced are a range of specific uses that provide the
source of and context for student feedback. Ten major themes emerged from student voices that
highlight strengths and weakness and point the way forward for both educators and the students
themselves. Positive feedback highlighted experiences of both pedagogical design and the ability
of the technology to support it. Negative feedback revolved around technical problems, seen as
hampering the effectiveness of student learning experiences. Student voice regarding virtual
worlds is both positive and rewarding, and commending of staff who have dedicated their time
and effort to transform the learning experience.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Show Me The Learning |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings ASCILITE 2016 |
| Editors | S. Barker, S. Dawson, A. Pardo, C. Colvin |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| Publisher | Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education |
| Pages | 245-254 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | Ascilite 2016: Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education - Adelaide, Australia Duration: 27 Nov 2016 → 30 Nov 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | Ascilite 2016: Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Adelaide |
| Period | 27/11/16 → 30/11/16 |