Abstract
The present study intends to explore the potential of Second Life as compared to traditional face-to-face and internet counseling practices for university counseling. Different spaces and avatars have been constructed in Second Life to support university students' exploration of their career choices in a virtual environment. The perceptions of 45 university students with regards to their preference and perceived potential of different counseling channels as well as factors affecting their choice were collected. As evidenced in the study though Second Life is least preferred by the respondents when seeking counseling, its potential is well received. Suggestions for future developments are provided.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Computers in Education |
| Subtitle of host publication | Enhancing and Sustaining New Knowledge Through the Use of Digital Technology in Education, ICCE 2010 |
| Pages | 568-570 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Event | 18th International Conference on Computers in Education: Enhancing and Sustaining New Knowledge Through the Use of Digital Technology in Education, ICCE 2010 - Putrajaya, Malaysia Duration: 2010 Nov 29 → 2010 Dec 3 |
Other
| Other | 18th International Conference on Computers in Education: Enhancing and Sustaining New Knowledge Through the Use of Digital Technology in Education, ICCE 2010 |
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| Country/Territory | Malaysia |
| City | Putrajaya |
| Period | 10-11-29 → 10-12-03 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Computer Science (miscellaneous)
- Education