Ridvan Ata: PhD Candidate

Email: R.Ata@sheffield.ac.uk

Supervisor: Dr Julia Davies

Working Title of Topic:

Researching 3D Multiple User Virtual Environments-Second Life- in Higher Education

Details:

As a consequence of rapid developments in ICT (Information Communication Technology), three dimensional virtual learning environments (3D MUVE) have become a focus of interest for teaching and learning environments particularly in higher education over the last decades. Therefore, the primary aim of this study is to develop a deeper understanding of 3D MUVEs, sometimes called Virtual Worlds, such as Second Life (SL), and investigate its impact on teaching and learning processes in higher education. In my work, I will be examining whether students and teachers perceive significant pedagogical advantages of SL as a teaching and learning platform over traditional learning environment and current examples of applications that SL is used to enhance students´ learning based on virtual ethnographic approach.