Minocha, Shailey
(2011).
Conducting empirical research in virtual worlds.
In: 4th Annual Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference, 17-19 March 2011, Second Life (3D virtual world).
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Abstract
In this tutorial, we will present a framework for conducting empirical research in virtual worlds, which is based on our experiences on three research projects in Second Life (2008-2011). During the tutorial-session, we will introduce the framework which consists of: a toolbox of techniques for data collection; guidance for planning and conducting the research process of data collection and analysis; tips regarding ethical approval; and pointers for dealing with challenges associated with recruitment, participant-consent and publishing the research. The tutorial is aimed for virtual world researchers but the content will be useful for educators, designers and e-learning researchers, in general.
| Item Type: |
Conference Item
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| Copyright Holders: |
Open University, Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology |
| Funders: |
Open University, Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology |
| Keywords: |
3D virtual worlds; avatar-based interaction; empirical research; ethics in 3D virtual worlds; ethical guidelines for 3D research; Second Life; virtual worlds; virtual world research |
| Academic Unit/Department: |
Mathematics, Computing and Technology > Computing |
| Interdisciplinary Research Centre: |
Centre for Research in Computing (CRC) |
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| Item ID: |
29282 |
| Depositing User: |
Shailey Minocha
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| Date Deposited: |
24 Aug 2011 15:19 |
| Last Modified: |
04 Dec 2012 10:27 |
| URI: |
http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/29282 |
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