In-service teachers’ Attitudes towards using 3D Virtual Worlds as learning spaces

• In Event: VW - Virtual World Effectiveness Research

Short Description

Teachers’ attitudes towards 3D virtual worlds is crucial for effective educational implementation of these technologies. Studies related to in-service teachers are limited; therefore, this study aimed to explore in-service teachers’ attitudes towards integrating 3D virtual worlds in educational activities. Data were collected from 31 experienced teachers after 20 hours training of virtual worlds using OpenSim. This presentation will discuss results of the collected data and teachers’ experiences with OpenSim.

Authors

• Abdulmenaf Gul, Middle East Technical University

• Saniye Tugba Tokel, Middle East Technical Uni.

• Esra Cevizci, Middle East Technical University

• Burkay Ergören, Ankara MEM Ar-Ge