A survey of students' experiences on collaborative virtual learning activities based on five-stage model

KARAMAN M. K., Özen S.

Educational Technology and Society, vol.19, no.3, pp.247-259, 2016 (SSCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: Educational Technology and Society
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.247-259
  • Keywords: Collaborative learning, Five-stage model, Second life, Virtual campus, Virtual learning
  • Uşak University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, we aimed to design collaborative virtual learning (CVL) activities by using a five-stage model (FSM) and survey of students' experiences. The study group consisted of 14 voluntary students in the Turkish Teaching Department. In this case study, data were collected through observations, recordings in Second Life (SL) and interviews. For the data analysis part, descriptive analysis based on research questions and document analyses were used. In this context, the research is significant to regenerate and demonstrate SL how to use the FSM for the design of collaborative virtual activities.