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Derginin Adı:
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The Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education
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Cilt:
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2013/14
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Sayı:
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2
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Makale Başlık:
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LEARNERS AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN VIRTUAL WORLDS: A Review of the Literature
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Makale Alternatif Dilde Başlık:
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Makale Eklenme Tarihi:
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2.04.2015
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Okunma Sayısı:
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2
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Makale Özeti:
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The purpose of this paper is to present selected literature on learners and collaborative
learning in virtual worlds. Research in virtual worlds on collaborative learners is
gradually emerging and will gain in significance, particularly in online and distance
education environments. It will be argued that the design and functionality of virtual
worlds provides a platform for collaboration, particularly for learners that have grown
up with digitalized learning environments and may have developed a preference for
them.
The paper starts with a clarification of terms, a description of the various categories
and a chronological overview of the emergence and development of these
environments. The familiarisation with the subject matter continues through a
discussion of the significance, opportunities and barriers that this medium offers and is
followed by an examination of learners’ characteristics and their implications for
teaching and learning in virtual worlds.
Drawing on recent examples of virtual worlds in education and some current statistics,
the paper strives to meet the continuing education needs of practitioners and educator
using virtual worlds. It concludes with an examination of the challenges and
perspectives on collaborative learning in these environments and the trends in virtual
worlds that impact the delivery of student learning.
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