Auflistung nach Autor/in "Oh, Kevin"
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A systematic, inquiry-based 7-Step Virtual Worlds Teacher Training
Nussli, Natalie; Oh, Kevin (2016-10)Eighteen special education teachers explored one prominent example of three-dimensional virtual worlds, namely Second Life. This study aimed to (a) determine their perception of the effectiveness of a systematic 7-Step ... -
An international immersion into co-teaching: A wake-up call for teacher candidates in general and special education
Oh, Kevin; Murawski, Wendy; Nussli, Natalie (2017-07-24)This case study explored the short-term international co-teaching experience of pre-service general education teachers who were paired up with intern special education teachers (N = 8) to provide English language instruction ... -
An investigation into the effect of communication modality on learner satisfaction and mental effort expended during a lecture and discussion event in Second life - a 3D virtual world
Nussli, Natalie; Oh, Kevin; Cuadro, Nicole; Kaye, Melisa (IGI Global, 2019-04)This chapter describes a study that was conducted in a semi-immersive desktop virtual reality environment. The study investigated teacher trainees' perceptions of their mental effort in Second Life, their satisfaction with ... -
Avatar-based group discussions in virtual worlds: Facilitation, communication modalities, & benefits of participation (Book Chapter Enhancement).
Nussli, Natalie; Oh, Kevin (2018-07)This article focuses on developing guidelines for the effective facilitation of avatar-based group discussions. This qualitative inquiry is guided by an investigation of (1) social affordances of avatar-based discussions, ... -
Challenging, eye-opening, and changing. U.S. teacher training in Korea: Creating experiences that will enhance global perspectives
Oh, Kevin; Nussli, Natalie (2014-10)This study explored the short-term international experience of pre-service teachers to create and enhance global perspectives. These teachers (n=5), all female graduate students at a university in the U.S., were fully ... -
Collaborative science learning in three-dimensional immersive virtual worlds: Pre-service teachers' experiences in Second Life
Nussli, Natalie; Oh, Kevin (2014-07)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to enculturate pre-service teachers into Second Life (SL), a three-dimensional immersive virtual world, and to measure their change in attitude towards the potential of SL for ... -
Creating a global second language acquisition classroom using a virtual environment.
Oh, Kevin; Nussli, Natalie (IARIA, 2014-03)This study reports on the findings of a case study with English language learners and special education teachers who met in Second Life for conversation practice. The English language learners had a much more positive ... -
Discussions in three-dimensional virtual worlds: Benefits of participation and strategies for the facilitation of in-world discussions.
Nussli, Natalie; Oh, Kevin (2016-05-11)Social interactions in three-dimensional (3D) virtual worlds are examined from two perspectives: the benefits of virtual discussion group participation and best practices in terms of virtual discussion group facilitation. ... -
Effective teacher training in the use of three-dimensional immersive virtual worlds for learning and instruction purposes: A literature review.
Nussli, Natalie; Oh, Kevin (2014-04)The overarching question that guides this review is to identify the key components of effective teacher training in the use of three-dimensional (3D) immersive virtual worlds (IVWs) for learning and instruction purposes. ... -
Field research in Second Life: Strategies for discussion group facilitation and benefits of participation
Nussli, Natalie; Oh, Kevin (IGI Global, 2017-07)This chapter explores the educational potential of discussion groups situated in three-dimensional (3D) virtual worlds. Virtual discussion groups are examined from the following perspectives: the benefits and challenges ... -
Strategies to support teachers in designing culturally responsive curricula in online learning environments
Nussli, Natalie; Guan, Yu; Oh, Kevin (IGI Global, 2019-04)The purpose of this theoretical chapter is to identify strategies that help educators develop online learning curricula to meet the needs of culturally diverse students. The first part of this chapter offers insights into ... -
Teacher training in the use of a three-dimensional immersive virtual world: Building understanding through first-hand experiences.
Oh, Kevin; Nussli, Natalie (2014-06)This study offers recommendations and a model for other teacher educators who are interested in training teachers in the use of three-dimensional (3D) immersive virtual worlds (IVWs) for their own teaching. Twelve special ... -
Technology-enhanced language learning: A case study of a global classroom in Second Life.
Oh, Kevin; Nussli, Natalie (2014-01)This study reports on a case study about conversation practice in Second Life, a three-dimensional (3D) virtual environment, between 12 English language learners and 18 special education teachers. The purpose of the study ... -
Using video-aided self-reflection to prepare novice special education teachers: Meeting the diverse needs of students
Davis, Jason P.; Oh, Kevin; Nussli, Natalie (IGI Global, 2017-08)The growing diversity of America’s public schools has created pressure for universities and teacher preparation programs to develop strategies to aid novice teachers in meeting a variety of student needs. In addition to ...