Learning through the world of second life--A hospitality and tourism experience

Learning through the world of second life--A hospitality and tourism experience

• Penfold, Paul School of Hotel and Tourism Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism, 8(2), 139-160, 2008

Routledge

2008

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GI Services

Leisure Studies Research Methods & Techniques in Tourism Teachers & Teacher Education Tourism Tourism education Virtual Worlds Second Life Simulations

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

Virtual worlds are a phenomenon raising interest among educators around the globe, with more than 500 educational institutions experimenting with, or offering classes in, the virtual world of Second Life. While many educators are excited about the potential of virtual worlds, others are wary or skeptical. Some consider them as upmarket games, while others are afraid they will degrade student learning. Virtual worlds are certainly not a panacea for higher education, and they present many challenges for students, teachers, and administrators. This article describes how Second Life has been used for teaching and learning in a hospitality and tourism school in Hong Kong. It discusses some of the opportunities, challenges, and problems of using this virtual environment and analyzes data collected from students and teachers who used Second Life for learning and teaching in four diverse courses. The article concludes by suggesting strategies and techniques for using virtual worlds effectively in hospitality and tourism education.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 15313220

• 10.1080/15313220802634224

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/47472186

2010-09-24