Demystifying three-dimensional virtual worlds for art education

被引:5
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作者
Lu, Lilly [1 ]
机构
[1] Northern Illinois Univ, Art Educ, De Kalb, IL 60115 USA
关键词
3D virtual world; virtual learning environment; Second Life; visualization digital visual culture; virtual pedagogy;
D O I
10.1386/eta.6.3.279_1
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Three-dimensional (3D) virtual worlds (VW) have great potential for contemporary art education. This article introduces the characteristics of 3D VWs and addresses the theory and practice of utilizing the VWs as virtual learning environments (VLE) for art education. The author investigated student art conversations conducted and facilitated through a 3D VW, Art Cafe, in Second Life (SL) after students visited the virtual exhibitions. The findings show that all participants were highly engaged and motivated to participate in art conversations in SL. They were able to be open and freely discuss art in depth because of their anonymous identities. Study implications and recommendations for future research and art education practice are addressed in the conclusion.
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页码:279 / 292
页数:14
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