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Title:
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SCIENCE FIELD ACTIVITY DESIGNED FOR A VIRTUAL GEOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT |
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Author(s):
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Yusuke Morita, Hideaki Kobayashi, Norio Setozaki |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-38-0 |
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Editors:
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Miguel Baptista Nunes and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2011 |
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Edition:
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Volume II |
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Keywords:
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Virtual Environment, Science Education, Field Activity, Geological Formation |
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Type:
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Poster/Demonstration |
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First Page:
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431 |
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Last Page:
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433 |
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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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In this study, a virtual science field activity for elementary students was designed in which geological layers were developed in a multi-user virtual environment (MUVE). Twenty undergraduate university students evaluated the activity in a pilot study by completing a survey with questions in 4 categories; Usefulness, Self-awareness, Interface and Motivation. The results in the Usefulness and Motivation categories showed that the virtual field activity is an effective learning opportunity for most of the students. |
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