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31cd6e8bee21d05acf13a7e78df67d57 |
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Date |
2010-02-28 |
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abstract |
Three-dimensional virtual worlds are multimedia, simulated environments, often managed
over the Web, which users can 'inhabit' and interact via their own graphical self-representations
known as 'avatars'. 3D virtual worlds are being used in many applications: education/training,
gaming, social networking, marketing and commerce. Second Life is the most widely
used 3D virtual world in education. However, problems associated with usability, navigation
and wayfinding in 3D virtual worlds may impact on student learning and engagement.
Based on empirical investigations of learning spaces in Second Life, this paper presents
design guidelines to improve the usability and ease of navigation in 3D spaces. Methods
of data collection include semi-structured interviews with Second Life students, educators
and designers. The findings have revealed that design principles from the fields of
urban planning, Human-Computer Interaction, Web usability, geography and psychology
can influence the design of spaces in 3D multi-user virtual environments. |
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peerReviewed |
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http://data.open.ac.uk/oro/document/10252 |
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http://data.open.ac.uk/oro/document/15668 |
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http://data.open.ac.uk/oro/document/19940 |
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http://data.open.ac.uk/oro/document/5490 |
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http://data.open.ac.uk/oro/document/5491 |
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http://data.open.ac.uk/oro/document/650376 |
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Article |
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BookSection |
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Minocha, Shailey and Reeves, Ahmad John (2010). Interaction design and usability
of learning spaces in 3D multi-user virtual worlds. In: Katre, Dinesh; Orngreen, Rikke;
Yammiyavar, Pradeep and Clemmensen, Torkil eds. Human Work Interaction Design:
Usability in Social, Cultural and Organizational Contexts. IFIP Advances in Information
and Communication Technology. Springer, pp. 157–167. |
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label |
Minocha, Shailey and Reeves, Ahmad John (2010). Interaction design and usability
of learning spaces in 3D multi-user virtual worlds. In: Katre, Dinesh; Orngreen, Rikke;
Yammiyavar, Pradeep and Clemmensen, Torkil eds. Human Work Interaction Design:
Usability in Social, Cultural and Organizational Contexts. IFIP Advances in Information
and Communication Technology. Springer, pp. 157–167. |
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ext-1c5ddec173ca8cdfba8b274309638579 |
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Title |
Interaction design and usability of learning spaces in 3D multi-user virtual worlds |
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oro |