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Article: Virtually there, almost: Educational and informational possibilities in virtual worlds
Title | Virtually there, almost: Educational and informational possibilities in virtual worlds |
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Authors | |
Keywords | Communication technologies Education libraries Information media Internet Social networks |
Issue Date | 2009 |
Publisher | Emerald Group Publishing Limited. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.emeraldinsight.com/lm.htm |
Citation | Library Management, 2009, v. 30 n. 6-7, p. 404-418 How to Cite? |
Abstract | Purpose: The purpose of this article is to analyze the educational and more specifically, the library and information opportunities afforded through virtual worlds such as Second Life. Design/methodology/approach: The article provides an analysis of virtual world opportunities through a review of relevant literature as well as actual applications of virtual world platforms. Findings: Virtual worlds have the potential to provide a rich learning and information environment. Despite what many see as limitations, virtual worlds can enhance the learning experience if problematic issues are addressed and if expectations are realistic. For libraries, a unique set of limitations are identified. Research limitations/implications: The limited availability of library presences in virtual worlds prohibits a full scale analysis of the success or otherwise of such projects. Future analyses of virtual worlds, in particular Second Life, will be useful if their pervasiveness increases. Practical implications: Library managers are alerted to issues and problems surrounding an investment in virtual worlds. Originality/value: This paper will prove useful to educators and librarians considering investing time and other resources in developing content in virtual worlds. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited. |
Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/92833 |
ISSN | 2023 Impact Factor: 1.3 2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.606 |
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dc.contributor.author | Sidorko, PE | en_HK |
dc.date.accessioned | 2010-09-17T10:58:47Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2010-09-17T10:58:47Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2009 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.citation | Library Management, 2009, v. 30 n. 6-7, p. 404-418 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.issn | 0143-5124 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/92833 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Purpose: The purpose of this article is to analyze the educational and more specifically, the library and information opportunities afforded through virtual worlds such as Second Life. Design/methodology/approach: The article provides an analysis of virtual world opportunities through a review of relevant literature as well as actual applications of virtual world platforms. Findings: Virtual worlds have the potential to provide a rich learning and information environment. Despite what many see as limitations, virtual worlds can enhance the learning experience if problematic issues are addressed and if expectations are realistic. For libraries, a unique set of limitations are identified. Research limitations/implications: The limited availability of library presences in virtual worlds prohibits a full scale analysis of the success or otherwise of such projects. Future analyses of virtual worlds, in particular Second Life, will be useful if their pervasiveness increases. Practical implications: Library managers are alerted to issues and problems surrounding an investment in virtual worlds. Originality/value: This paper will prove useful to educators and librarians considering investing time and other resources in developing content in virtual worlds. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited. | en_HK |
dc.language | eng | en_HK |
dc.publisher | Emerald Group Publishing Limited. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.emeraldinsight.com/lm.htm | en_HK |
dc.relation.ispartof | Library Management | en_HK |
dc.subject | Communication technologies | en_HK |
dc.subject | Education libraries | en_HK |
dc.subject | Information media | en_HK |
dc.subject | Internet | en_HK |
dc.subject | Social networks | en_HK |
dc.title | Virtually there, almost: Educational and informational possibilities in virtual worlds | en_HK |
dc.type | Article | en_HK |
dc.identifier.email | Sidorko, PE: peters@hku.hk | en_HK |
dc.identifier.authority | Sidorko, PE=rp01299 | en_HK |
dc.description.nature | link_to_subscribed_fulltext | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1108/01435120910982104 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.scopus | eid_2-s2.0-70349789323 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.hkuros | 164270 | - |
dc.relation.references | http://www.scopus.com/mlt/select.url?eid=2-s2.0-70349789323&selection=ref&src=s&origin=recordpage | en_HK |
dc.identifier.volume | 30 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.issue | 6-7 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.spage | 404 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.epage | 418 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.isi | WOS:000213098300006 | - |
dc.publisher.place | United Kingdom | en_HK |
dc.identifier.scopusauthorid | Sidorko, PE=14022050600 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.citeulike | 5394546 | - |
dc.identifier.issnl | 0143-5124 | - |