Evaluating the use of 3D virtual worlds in collaborative design learning

Ning Gu; Walaiporn Nakapan; Anthony Williams; Leman Gul

Evaluating the use of 3D virtual worlds in collaborative design learning

Ning Gu^*, Walaiporn Nakapan, Anthony Williams, Leman Gul

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

3D virtual worlds for collaborative design learning have been widely recognized and practised, nevertheless there is a general lack of formal evaluation with empirical evidence for the performance of virtual worlds, and their roles in developing students' teamwork skills. In bridging these gaps, this paper provides a critical discussion of the effectiveness of virtual worlds for collaborative design learning, supported by a comprehensive analysis on the results of an inclusive questionnaire completed by architectural students. The paper provides insight into the application of virtual worlds in both technical and procedural experiences, and discusses the benefits and shortcomings of virtual worlds on design education.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions - CAADFutures 2009, Proceedings of the 13th International CAAD Futures Conference
Pages	51-64
Number of pages	14
Publication status	Published - 2009
Externally published	Yes
Event	13th International CAAD Futures Conference: Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions, CAADFutures 2009 - Montreal, QC, Canada Duration: 15 Jun 2009 → 16 Jun 2009

Publication series

Name	Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions - CAADFutures 2009, Proceedings of the 13th International CAAD Futures Conference

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Conference	13th International CAAD Futures Conference: Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions, CAADFutures 2009
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Montreal, QC
Period	15/06/09 → 16/06/09

Keywords

3D Virtual words
Collaborative design
Virtual design studios and design education

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Gu, N., Nakapan, W., Williams, A., & Gul, L. (2009). Evaluating the use of 3D virtual worlds in collaborative design learning. In Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions - CAADFutures 2009, Proceedings of the 13th International CAAD Futures Conference (pp. 51-64). (Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions - CAADFutures 2009, Proceedings of the 13th International CAAD Futures Conference).

Gu, Ning ; Nakapan, Walaiporn ; Williams, Anthony et al. / Evaluating the use of 3D virtual worlds in collaborative design learning. Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions - CAADFutures 2009, Proceedings of the 13th International CAAD Futures Conference. 2009. pp. 51-64 (Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions - CAADFutures 2009, Proceedings of the 13th International CAAD Futures Conference).

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Gu, N, Nakapan, W, Williams, A & Gul, L 2009, Evaluating the use of 3D virtual worlds in collaborative design learning. in Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions - CAADFutures 2009, Proceedings of the 13th International CAAD Futures Conference. Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions - CAADFutures 2009, Proceedings of the 13th International CAAD Futures Conference, pp. 51-64, 13th International CAAD Futures Conference: Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions, CAADFutures 2009, Montreal, QC, Canada, 15/06/09.

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