Levels of Recalling Knowledge in Three-Dimensional Virtual Learning Environments Based on Presence and Engagement

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Abstract

This study covers two studies employing winter sports 3D virtual environment developed within the scope of project in Second Life platform. Accordingly, first study examined the relationship between presence and recalling knowledge while the letter dwelt on engagement and recalling knowledge. At the end of the first study, it was seen that there was a weak significant relationship between recalling knowledge and students’ teaching and cognitive presences while no relationship was detected in terms of social presence. At the end of the second study, it was seen that affective and cognitive engagement was related to recalling knowledge while affective engagement was not.

Authors

• Fatma Burcu Topu, Ataturk University

• Ilknur Reisoglu, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University

• Turkan Karakus, Ataturk University

• Yuksel Goktas, Ataturk University