The Evaluation of SHU3DED Cyber Campus [ICALT 2014 Conference]
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This presentation discuss the preliminary findings of an empirical study that aims to evaluate the efficacy of 3D virtual worlds for synchronous distant learning activities. A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the prototype developed, the procedures and instruments of data collection, to prepare the study investigating whether virtual worlds can help students participate more effectively in learning activities. The theoretical framework is presented, together with the proposed prototype, method and results of the pilot study, its associated limitations and the future work that we intend to perform.
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The Evaluation of SHU3DED Cyber Campus [ICALT 2014 Conference]
- 1. The Evaluation of SHU3DED Cyber Campus A pilot study Louis Nisiotis, Martin Beer, Elizabeth Uruchurtu Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom. 09/07/2014 PhD Research
- 2. Synopsis Background and Context Theoretical Framework The Design of SHU3DED Pilot Evaluation Results Discussion Limitations and Future Work
- 3. Background and Context Access and Participation Issues E-Learning: Synchronous/Asynchronous Content Accessibility and Knowledge Sharing Flexibility in Learning (Lau et al. 2013) Traditional Distant Learning Environments: “Cold and Impersonal”, “Insufficient for optimal learning”, “Flat, asynchronous, with limited interaction and dynamism” (Johnson et al. 2011) Lack of Effective Social Interaction (Sanders et al. 2007)
- 4. Background and Context Cyber Campuses 3D navigational spaces Synchronous interaction, communication and collaboration Real time interaction between users and objects Immersion and co-presence, the use of Avatar Interactivity and richer visual experiences Enhanced multimedia presentation tools References: Prasolova et al. 2006, Chau et al. 2013, Cronin et al, 2011, Livingstone et al, 2008
- 5. Theoretical Framework RQ: “How can cyber campuses help students participate more effectively in learning activities?” Methodology for the evaluation of the efficacy of a MUVE to support synchronous learning (De Lucia et al. 2009) Empirical work looking at the ability of cyber campuses to support participation in learning activities. In MUVE’s, learning is strongly related to the perceptions of presence, communication, awareness and the feeling of belonging to a community (De Lucia et al. 2009).
- 6. The Design of SHU3DED
- 7. The Design of SHU3DED(cont.)
- 8. The Pilot Evaluation Purpose: Prototype initial evaluation Assess and evaluate the experimental procedures and data collection instruments Ensure good operation in practical environment, conditions management procedures simulation. Participants 3 different sessions Total participation N=23 (21 Male, 2 Female), age: 19-21 Procedures Virtual Learning Scenario Simulation Instruments Presence Questionnaire (Witmer & Singer, 1998) Sociability Scale (Kreijns et al., 2007) Awareness, communication and CVE scale (De Lucia et al., 2009) Chat Logging
- 10. Results Presence High perceptions of presence. Good sense of control, high sensory and realism, low distractions. Communication Perceived easy and efficient to communicate. Awareness High awareness perceptions of the existence and actions of others. Sociability Supports socialization, a sound social space, provide the feeling of belonging to a community. Environment Design Stimulating, logical, consistent, productive and satisfying.
- 11. Discussion Positive evaluation of the prototype High sense of presence, communication, awareness and sociability Positive evaluation of the design, productivity and satisfaction System was behaving properly Experimental procedures are considered appropriate to demonstrate the learning potentials of the prototype Data collection instruments are capable to provide reliable empirical data.
- 12. Limitations and FutureWork Limitations Controlled Environment Time limitations Sample size and groups Learning scenario Future Work Additional Piloting. Main Evaluation Study. Qualitative Virtual Focus Group Study. Determine the extent to which cyber campuses can help students participate more effectively in learning activities. Devise design considerations and suggestions.
- 13. ThankYou! Contact Details: Name: Louis Nisiotis Email: louis.nisiotis@student.shu.ac.uk Website: www.learninvw.com Organization: Sheffield Hallam University Research Partially Funded by Leventis Foundation
Editor's Notes
- To conduct this investigation, i first performed 3 pilot studies in order to identify limitations, improve and perfect the experimental procedures and instruments of data collection. I have then performed a general study in the form of a virtual learning scenario, comprising of virtual lecture and collaborative activity, in which 24 people have participated. To collect empirical data, both survey and virtual focus group methods were employed. The survey instruments used were the presence questionnaire, Sociability Scale, Awareness, Communication and an additional environment evaluation scale, as proposed in the methodology of efficacy evaluation. In addition, a series of virtual focus group sessions have been conducted and data collected has been analysed using thematic analysis. Let me note that all the required ethical approval forms have been obtained from the appropriate University department prior conducting any experiments.