Implementation and evaluation of classroom simulation for trainee teacher using second life environments

Abstract

The paper addresses the issues of classroom simulation by making use of the experimental setup of Second Life(SL) which is used as a virtual student having a trainee teacher. It aims to evaluate the SL in terms of interaction, behaviour, and the way and style through which teaching is made. Simulating the actual classroom environment, the trainee teacher is enabled for getting skills and qualities that are considered essential for maintaining a teaching-helpful environment in the classroom and also the teacher in enhancing his/her confidence while teaching to the students. Six trainee teachers used to survey the various behaviours of the SL such as interaction, behaviour simulated, and safety. Another set of six persons was used to observe the six trainee teachers and represents the study of smarbots, trainee teacher, and observer avatars inside the simulated class.