Summative Assessment in Second Life: A Case Study

Authors

  • Remy Olasoji University of East London
  • Stephanie Henderson-Begg University of East London

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4101/jvwr.v3i3.1460

Keywords:

Virtual worlds, summative assessment, Second Life, immersiveness, presence

Abstract

Learning spaces like 3D virtual world environments are recent additions to technological tools believed to have the potential to transform educational processes, especially in flexible / distance education.

Author Biographies

  • Remy Olasoji, University of East London
    UELconnect / Learning Materials Developer
  • Stephanie Henderson-Begg, University of East London
    School of Health & Bioscience / Lecturer
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Published

2010-11-13

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2010): The Researcher's Toolbox - Part II

Section

Research-in-brief papers

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