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https://doi.org/10.15516/cje.v17i4.1239
The Development of a Criteria List for the Selection of 3D Virtual Worlds to Design an Educational Environment
Rabia M. Yilmaz
; Kazim Karabekir Faculty of Education, Ataturk University
Ilknur Reisoglu
; Faculty of Education, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
F. Burcu Topu
; Kazim Karabekir Faculty of Education, Ataturk University
Turkan Karakus
; Kazim Karabekir Faculty of Education, Ataturk University
Yuksel Goktas
; Kazim Karabekir Faculty of Education, Ataturk University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop a criteria list to be considered during the selection of 3D virtual world platforms for educational purposes. As the first step in this process a draft list was created by the researchers based on literature review and heuristic investigation. The draft list was reviewed and revised by 2 internal and 4 external experts, and then used as a questionnaire. The items in the finalized criteria list were divided into three categories as follows: 50 items of technical specifications (system/program features, usability, software tools, multimedia tools, security, and cost), 21 items of interaction specifications (avatars, activities, communication tools) and 8 items of educational specifications (teaching/learning activities). Ultimately, the developed criteria list will be helpful for identifying and eliminating the deficiencies and constraints of virtual worlds used for educational purposes.
Keywords
3D virtual worlds; criteria list development; educational environment design; virtual learning environments
Hrčak ID:
151222
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Publication date:
28.12.2015.
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