Real learning in a virtual world: A case study of the school of information studies' learning centre in Second Life

Hay, Lyn; Pymm, Bob

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“…Education is another area in which they have been used. As such, many have tried to improve the skills of healthcare professionals through role-play exercises in specifically designed virtual environments [21][22][23][24][25]. The objective of this paper was to review the scientific literature on studies that have used avatars to treat patients with chronic conditions in order to discover the most suitable intervention strategies and determine whether such interventions improve the mental health of said patients.…”

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“…For example, they have been developed with obesity patients [9][10][11] and to treat mental health diseases such as depressive disorders [12], eating disorders [13,14], addictive disorders [15,16], social anxiety disorders [17][18][19] and agoraphobia [20]. They have also been developed as educational tools in order to enhance healthcare staff performance [21][22][23][24][25]. Facial emotion recognition is another area of study in which virtual reality has been used.…”

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Could Avatar Therapy Enhance Mental Health in Chronic Patients? A Systematic Review

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The use of avatars in the psychological treatment of some chronic diseases is in their infancy, and it represents a growing field of research with many possibilities for innovation. However, there is a lack of studies seeking to determine if avatar-based therapies could improve mental health in chronic care settings. In fact, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first systematic review addressing this research topic. The objectives of this study were to review the scientific literature on those studies involving avatar-based therapies for chronic patients, as well as different ways to develop them and their efficacy on mental health outcomes. Two main questions were addressed: (1) Are avatar-based strategies useful to improve mental health in chronic patients? (2) Which is the best way to develop avatar-based strategies regarding chronic diseases? A systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature was conducted in March 2021. The results were, not only useful for establishing suitable ways to develop avatar-based strategies to improve mental health in chronic care, but also for providing an ad hoc taxonomy regarding this research topic. Five modalities were established according to technological complexity and avatar presentation. Most of the studies were effective (61.1%) in enhancing mental health in chronic care.

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“…Research has shown that e-learning via Second Life not only provides students with engaging interactions and community presence, but also helps students develop skills related to socialization, peer and group work, critical thinking and problem solving [1].…”

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“…Researchers found that students become more engaged as they learn new skills while virtually collaborating with new peers across physical boundaries which helped them overcome communication barriers often encountered in face-to-face interactions [1]. Garner, estimates that 80% of active Internet users will have a 'second life' presence in some form of 3D virtual world environment by [2].…”

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Collaboration and knowledge sharing using 3D virtual world on Second Life

Rahim

2013

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A collaborative and knowledge sharing virtual activity on Second Life using a learner-centred teaching methodology was initiated between Temasek Polytechnic and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK PolyU) in the October 2011 semester. This paper highlights the author's experience in designing and implementing this e-learning activity and incorporating it into the curriculum of the Diploma in Interactive Media Informatics at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore. Students from Temasek Polytechnic and HK PolyU met up at Temasek Polytechnic Island and HK PolyU campus on Second Life and networked amongst themselves using Avatars and interactive 3D objects. Students from both institutions worked in groups to share and exchange knowledge through experiential learning, knowledge sharing and teamwork in a virtual environment. At the end of the module, two online self-reported surveys were conducted to get students' feedback on the effectiveness of the subject delivery and teaching methods. The survey results indicate that Second Life has positive effects on students' learning, motivation and attitudes towards learning. The interactive 3D environment within Second Life promotes learner-centered teaching by enabling learning to be more engaging, fun and interesting, thus increasing students' motivation to learn and develop their abilities to acquire relevant problem solving skills and knowledge.

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Cyberpsychology: The Study of Individuals, Society and Digital Technologies

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Real learning in a virtual world: A case study of the school of information studies' learning centre in Second Life

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Could Avatar Therapy Enhance Mental Health in Chronic Patients? A Systematic Review

Could Avatar Therapy Enhance Mental Health in Chronic Patients? A Systematic Review

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