LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH SECOND LIFE: CURRENT TRENDS, POTENTIALS AND LIMITATIONS

Goksel-Canbek N., Mavrommati M., Makridou-Bousiou D., Demiray U.

TURKISH ONLINE JOURNAL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION, vol.12, no.3, pp.154-163, 2011 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: TURKISH ONLINE JOURNAL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.154-163
  • Keywords: Second Life (SL), Lifelong Learning, immersive education, 3D, virtual game
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Lifelong Learning (LLL) has been a remarkable response to people-centered educational demand of 21st century. In order to provide effective formal, non-formal, and informal learning, immersive educational activities undertaken throughout life should be aimed to create a learning society in which people can experience individual and collective learning with no constrains of time or location. The concept of lifelong learning within the context of distance immersive education encompasses diverse 3D activities.