Virtual Worlds: Learning and Teaching in a Digital Age

Now that the assignments were handed in on Friday and the term has come to a close, (and the first talk has been delivered) it is time to step back and look at what has been happening throughout the module, which I observed.

I was very lucky to be able to get to this project without any restrictions. Nothing to hold me back and nothing to have to focus on. Yes, I had my agenda and interests (mainly identity issues) but mostly, I went to this with a completely open mind and observed those labs with a great deal of objectivity.

Throughout the term and after observations and questionnaires it became clear that my focus had to develop/shift towards groupwork and questions of identity (see last post). I am still conducting interviews (one today, two tomorrow, and hopefully a few more) and will then start on the data analysis.

Of course, I am lucky, I only have to analyse the data while my lecturer pal has to mark the assignments. (ouch! so much work) Then again I am teaching my own module next term, so we shall see how much time I’ll have to get on with the Second Life project.

If anyone who reads this blog (calls out into the void ) has anything to recommend on “groupwork and identity”, do let me know. I know … I am ever hopeful.