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Title:
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APPLICATION OF SECOND LIFE IN PROMOTING COLLABORATIVE LEARNING |
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Author(s):
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Amit Sharma and Salman Nazir |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-81-4 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G. Sampson, Dirk Ifenthaler and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2018 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Collaborative Learning, Distributed Cognition, Second Life, Virtual Environment, Distance Education |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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349 |
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Last Page:
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353 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Increasingly, Massive Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG) and Virtual Worlds are being utilized for development of key competencies and 21st century skills in education. This paper is aimed at proposing a conceptual framework for the virtual world known as Second Life for potential application in Maritime Education & Training (MET). The need for developing collaboration as a competency for future seafarers and past applications of Second Life in supporting training and education is discussed. The expected outcomes from the proposed research activities will lead to establishment of a global MET community in Second Life that could facilitate communication and knowledge exchange across universities. |
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