Virtual worlds in computing education

Jonathan Crellin; Emma Duke-Williams; Jane Chandler; Timothy Collinson

doi:10.1080/08993400903384950

Virtual worlds in computing education

Jonathan Crellin (Lead / Corresponding author)
, Emma Duke-Williams
, Jane Chandler
, Timothy Collinson

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Abstract

This article reports on the use of a virtual world (Second Life) in computing education, and identifies the precursors of current virtual world systems. The article reviews the potential for virtual worlds as tools in computing education. It describes two areas where Second Life has been used in computing education: as a development environment; as a collaboration tool and to provide a environment for simulation. The benefits of virtual worlds for computing education (with a particular emphasis on Second Life) are discussed. Qualitative feedback from students is reported which, although not definitive, illustrates many of the benefits and disadvantages of using virtual worlds in computing education.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	315-334
Number of pages	20
Journal	Computer Science Education
Volume	19
Issue number	4
Early online date	4 Dec 2009
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/08993400903384950
Publication status	Published - 2009

Keywords

Collaboration tool
Computing education
Hci
Second Life
Virtual worlds

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General Computer Science
Education

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