The Research and Evaluation of current Trend in Education-Second Life and U-Learning
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This document summarizes research on using Second Life and U-learning approaches in education. It discusses traditional and e-learning methods, introduces Second Life and U-learning, compares the different approaches, and outlines an implementation using Second Life involving student surveys and feedback. Challenges are identified along with potential solutions. A SWOT analysis is provided for applying Second Life at the university. The document concludes with assigning roles for taking the project further.
The Research and Evaluation of current Trend in Education-Second Life and U-Learning
- 2. • Structure of research and implementation Paper study and research Implementation and Survey Outcome analysis and Evaluation Future development and Suggestion
- 3. • Current education approaches Traditional learning E-learning (Second Life as example) U-learning
- 4. • Introduction to Second Life Online 3D platform Linden Lab, 2003 Linden Scripting Language Education, business, politics, etc.
- 5. • Introduction to U-learning Wireless communication network Mobile device Learning system design Learning through: - Any time, any place, any device
- 6. • Compare current education approaches: Traditional E-Learning U-Learning Learning Material Textbook, reader, Digital content Digital content and etc and program, multimedia, etc. environment- interactive system Requirement Physical Computer, Mobile device, classroom and projector, Sensor tag, equipment Network Wireless network Constraint Time, place place None, any time, any place, any device
- 7. • Compare current education approaches: Traditional E-Learning U-Learning Learning Characteristic Learn by Learn by Learn by experience description experience (Real) (virtual) Suitable for Higher Construction of Certain training, education knowledge elementary database, education knowledge sharing
- 8. • Implementation • Purpose: Encourage feedback Figure out users’ suggestion or need Clarify feasibility and acceptance • Time and place: 2008.12.31 CL324 Computer Lab in Lanyang Campus
- 9. • Implementation • Process: Let sophomore students experience learning environment in Second Life after a brief introduction and orientation. • Target user: Sophomore students in the college of entrepreneurial development • Photos as record
- 10. • Implementation • Photos as record
- 11. • Survey and outcome analysis • Over 70% use computer for more than 3 hrs per day Positive outcome: • Over 85%, potential improvement for their English ability • Over 76%, evoke their interests to try and learn more • Over 75%, learning activity takes place in Second Life
- 12. • Survey and outcome analysis Positive outcome: • Over 75%, suitable for students in entrepreneurial development college to start up experimental virtual business. • Over 85%, willing to take distance class through Second Life
- 13. • Survey and outcome analysis Suggestion: • Efficiency of lecture delivering • Technical problem • The need of orientation or training program for users • Distraction problem of student
- 14. • Interview with Educators Positive opinion: • Innovative concept and open environment • Willing to learn and try to use • Can facilitate knowledge sharing at certain degree
- 15. • Interview with Educators suggestion: • Technical problem: Link bandwidth and graphic card • Concern of non-computer background educators or users • Degree of adaptation of students • Issues with Intellectual Property Right • Easy-to-use interface design • Problem of learning activity design
- 16. • Problem Integration and Possible Solution Main outcome: • Second-Life as part of education facilitating tool • Combine advantages from different education methods • According to the characteristic of subject and type of material • Reach better learning performance • Awake student’s enthusiasm and interest
- 17. • Problem Integration and Possible Solution Solution: • Technical Problem: * through broadband or fiber communication network, or through computer lab on campus * Start up by enthusiastic educators and students first.
- 18. • Problem Integration and Possible Solution Solution: • Concerns of non-computer background users: * Orientation in the beginning for every novice * Advanced training program is optional * Virtual seminars and lectures are plenty
- 19. • Problem Integration and Possible Solution Solution: • Degree of adaptation of student: * Quite friendly compare to other games * Game-like interface attracts students * Vivid introduction and help by tutor
- 20. • Problem Integration and Possible Solution Solution: • Issues of Intellectual Property Right: * Common sense * associations for educators to cooperate and collaborate
- 21. • Problem Integration and Possible Solution Solution: • Problem of learning activity design : * Experience from other universities * Educator community * Integrate with other system or platform
- 22. • Evaluation and Future Development * Personalization v.s. socialization * Student’s learning behavior and pattern * Limitation and constraint for each learning method * Passion of educators and learners * Trend analysis: education support platform
- 23. • Evaluation and Future Development SWOT analysis for apply Second Life as part of education facilitation tool in LanYang Campus Overall: for whole campus Specific: College of Global Research and Development College of Entrepreneurial Development
- 24. • SWOT Strength Weakness * Improvement students’ English * Budget problem ability * Construction needs time and * Knowledge sharing effort (collaborative intelligence) * Participant’s background * Interaction and social activity * Not suitable for all subjects * Programming Language & * Student’s learning attitude modeling skill * Technical requirement * Expand viewpoint * Clarify personal interest
- 25. • SWOT Opportunity Threat * Try for free * Project Failure * Distant learning * Pressure from upper * Start up business management level * Virtual tour * Crime problem * Case study on global issues * Security problem * Collaboration between * Other problems: black-out, educators database, etc. * Cooperation with other universities * Catch up with the trend
- 26. • Question and Feedback
- 27. • Thanks for your attention
- 28. • Job assignment: • Introduction: Cheng • Interview with Professors: Tiao, Wang, Lee, Li, Cheng • Implementation of SL: Tiao, Wang, Li, Cheng • Survey and Process Design and: Tiao, Cheng • Student assistants: Tiao, Wang, Li • Paper writing: Tiao, Wang, Lee, Li, Cheng • PPT making and presentation: Cheng • Paper integration: Tiao, Cheng